Nursing Assistant
- BLS
- CNA certification
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.53–$29.28 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Minnesota post a median of $23.60 an hour, the middle half $22–$24.56, across 265 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Certified nursing assistants employed in Minnesota earn a median of $22.44 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Certified nursing assistants in Minnesota: pay by town and employer
About the job
A Nursing Assistant plays an essential role in supporting people who need help with everyday activities and personal care. St. Cloud Hospital currently has both part-time and full-time opportunities available. By applying to this posting, you’ll be considered for all Nursing Assistant openings at the hospital. During the application process, you can share your availability and indicate your preferred unit or department, while we can't guarantee an opening in that unit we will take it into consideration. We offer a variety of shifts and schedules, including days, evenings, and overnights, with options such as every other or every third weekend.
As a Nursing Assistant at St. Cloud Hospital, you’ll make a meaningful difference each day by bringing comfort, compassion, and healing to patients and residents. You’ll collaborate with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, working together to listen, support, guide, and care for those who need it most. Your work helps patients maintain their dignity while they recover and heal.
Whether you see this role as a long-term career or a stepping stone to other opportunities in healthcare, you’ll gain valuable experience and find fulfillment in the lives you touch. Along the way, you’ll build strong prioritization skills and develop a deep, practical knowledge base that will support your professional growth.
Here are some ways you’ll serve those we care for:
- Assist with ADLs (activities of daily living), which include bathing, brushing teeth, toileting, feeding, and more
- Critical monitoring, like measuring blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration – so we can better assess their health
- Promote comfort, and express compassion and empathy
- Transport them to appointments and meals
Schedule
Most positions follow a consistent 8- or 12-hour schedule, as outlined below. Some roles may offer slightly different start and end times.
- Day shifts: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Evening shifts: 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Night shifts: 11:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
- Flexible scheduling options are also available, including combinations of the shifts listed above.
Pay and Benefits
- Starting pay begins at $20.09 per hour; exact wage determined by years of related experience.
- Pay range: $19.53 - $29.28 per hour
- Earn extra pay for working evening, night and weekend shifts.
- College grant programs available!
- Full and part-time benefits : Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!
- Casual benefits available: Casual PTO plan, wellness reward points, 401(K), employee assistance plan and employee discounts!
Qualifications
- CNA license is not required but is welcome.
- Some healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification may be required, if hired into a department that does require it, it can be obtained upon hire.
CentraCare has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. CentraCare is an EEO/AA employer.
From CentraCare's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About CentraCare
CentraCare is a health system based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with hospitals, clinics and senior care across central Minnesota.
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