Nursing Assistant - CNA

Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Unit Job Description: As a Nursing Assistant, you are 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.
Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies 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 - Maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.
Education Qualifications: None Licensure/Certification Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred, if no CNA, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within three months of date of employment.
BLS certification required within 3 months after hire.
FTE 0.
3 Shift Rotation Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time Varies Shift End Time Varies Pay Range $15.
46 - $23.
19 / hour The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package.
The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.
Weekends Every third weekend and holiday51984 Holidays Yes Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check.
Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.
Essentia Health EEO: Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.