Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care Details

Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care

Essentia Health - Aurora, MN

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Description:
Are you looking to make a difference in someone's life? Essentia Health is currently recruiting for a Nursing Assistant Position.

Education Qualifications:

• You will be 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.
• Your duties will vary by patient care unit/department
• You will provide personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, and providing comfort care and other assistance.
• You will appropriately and safely transfer patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping.
• You will recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.
• You will work within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Paid Personal Leave
• 401k (with Essentia Health annual match)
• Life and Disability Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program Or Current registration with the Minnesota Department of Health

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.