Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

Building Location:

Essentia Virginia Hospital

Department:

2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP

Job 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:

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.

This position MUST be able to work the following:

• 40 hours/week

• Every Other Weekend

• Rotating 8 Hour Shifts

• Evening Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM

$1500 for eligible candidates with work Commitment

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

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

Must meet ONE of the following requirements:

• 6 months of patient care experience

• Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program

• Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program

• Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

• Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people's lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

• FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Evening Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

2:00PM - 10:30PM

Shift End Time:

Weekends:

Every Other Weekend

Holidays:

Yes

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)

Union Posting Deadline:

10/17/2025

Compensation Range:

$17.77 - $23.28

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.