Job Description

Job Description:

Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Education Qualifications:

• Must be accepted/enrolled in an accredited Registered Nursing or Planning to enroll in an RN Program.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire.

• Certified Nursing Assistant through ND Department of Health OR Registered as a Nurse Assistant through the ND Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment.

Job Location: 32nd Avenue Building

Shift Rotation: Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Varies/Varies

Hours Per Pay Period: 0/PRN/Casual

Compensation Range: $15.63 - $23.45 / hour

Union:

FTE: 0

Weekends: yes

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) at Essentia

It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.