• Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg

    Essentia HealthDeer River, MN 56636

    Job #2793348569

  • Building Location:

    Essentia Deer River Hospital

    Department:

    13240 Med/Surg

    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.

    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.

    Along with organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff. Position promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling.

    Education Qualifications:

    Education/Registration Requirements:

    • Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program or 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.

    FTE:

    0.3

    Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

    Shift Rotation:

    Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

    Shift Start Time:

    varies

    Shift End Time:

    varies

    Weekends:

    yes

    Holidays:

    Yes

    Call Obligation:

    No

    Union:

    Deer River SEIU (DRH SEIU)

    Union Posting Deadline:

    11/11/2024 11pm

    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.