Nursing Assistant (Casual)

Building Location:Essentia Virginia Care CenterDepartment:13095 Nursing HomeJob 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:Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program Or Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry at time of hire.Licensure/Certification Qualifications:Current and in good standing on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant registryCPR certification or completed within 6 months of hire.FTE:0Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:Shift Rotation:Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)Shift Start Time:VariesShift End Time:VariesWeekends:yesHolidays:YesCall Obligation:NoUnion:VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)Union Posting Deadline:10/1/2024 11pm