Job Description

Job Description:

Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.The Nursing Assistant is 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. The Nursing Assistant works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies. Position requires high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, coworkers and others.

Education Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following requirements:

• 6 months of nursing assistant experience

• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program

• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

Certification Requirements:

• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Job Location: Essentia Virginia Hospital

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: Varies/Varies

Hours Per Pay Period: 48

Compensation Range: $17.27 - $22.62 / hour

Union: VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)

FTE: 0.6

Weekends: Rotational

Call Obligations:

Sign On Bonus:

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.