Blind Inc.

Building Location:

St Josephs Medical Center

Department:

13240 Med/Surg

Job Description:

Education Qualifications:

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

This position will work the following:

• 32 hours/week

• Every Other Weekend

• Rotating 8 Hour Shifts

• Day Shift: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

• Overnight Shift: 11:00PM - 7:30AM

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.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being.

• Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.

• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.

• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

• Benefit Eligibility: Employees who work 40 hours per pay period (0.5 FTE) are eligible for most benefits.

FTE:

0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

every other

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)

Union Posting Deadline:

10/23/2018 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.