What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant position at Essentia Health?
Job Summary
This is a nursing assistant position that involves providing direct care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with patient care activities, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and promoting the healing process.
About the Role
The nursing assistant will work in a dynamic healthcare environment, providing high-quality care to patients with varying needs. Responsibilities may include:
- Providing personal hygiene care
- Assisting with nutritional needs
- Providing comfort care and other assistance
- Aappropriately and safely transferring patients
- Taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping
- Recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
Requirements
To be eligible for this role, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
- 6 months of nursing assistant experience
- Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
- Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire
- Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
- Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
Certifications/Licenses
Candidates must have BLS certification or be able to become certified within 1 month from hire date. Additionally, they must have verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program or current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry.
