Clinical Assistant (CMA/LPN) - Urgent Care (casual)
How this pay compares
This posting states $21.72–$32.58 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Minnesota post a median of $29.18 an hour, the middle half $26.98–$31.28, across 369 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in Minnesota earn a median of $30.65 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, unions bargain for workers at Essentia Health here: Minnesota Nurses Association at Virginia, MN (31 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Sep 2025); American Federation Of State City & Municipal Employees AFSCME Council 65, Local 730-1 at Virginia, MN (115 workers, contract to 31 Dec 2026); Association of Diagnostic Imaging Technologists at Virginia, MN (50 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Mar 2025). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
What Minnesota law says about nurse staffing and overtime
- Public reporting of staffing: Minnesota hospitals must file unit core staffing plans and quarterly actual direct care hours, which the hospital association publishes. Minn. Stat. § 144.7055 subd. 3(b) (source: Minn. Stat. § 144.7055 subd. 3(b))
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Partial: a nurse may decline extra consecutive hours beyond a normal work period if unsafe in the nurse's judgment, without retaliation; emergencies excepted. Not a flat ban (covers nurses in hospitals and other licensed health care facilities (not nursing facilities)). Minn. Stat. § 181.275 (source: Minn. Stat. § 181.275)
Registered nurse and LPN jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Still listed at 7 days 81.0%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.45x · Clicks 134
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.7% · Stating an hourly rate 33.9%
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About the job
Building Location
Virginia Clinic
Department
2611550 URGENT CARE - VMAC
Job Description
Assists RN, APP, physician and other providers and provides direct patient care in the ambulatory care setting to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Will perform identified procedures for which competencies have been demonstrated. Cares for patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly as noted on age-related category.
Education Qualifications
This position is casual.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
We invite individuals at all stages of their careers to apply if they hold ANY of the following credentials:
- Medical Assistant: Current registration or certification as a Medical Assistant OR Completion of a Medical Assistant Program, with certification required within one year of hire (must pass certification within two attempts)
- LPN: Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the relevant state
- Medical Assistant/LPN: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certified, or able to obtain within 3 months.
About Essentia Health:
We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about! Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are like nowhere else: https://vimeo.com/284233541
FTE
0
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
0845
Shift End Time
1745
Weekends
0745-1745
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
No
Union
Union Posting Deadline
Compensation Range
$21.72 - $32.58
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.
From Essentia Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Essentia Health
Essentia Health is a health system with more than 16,500 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) employees, 14 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) hospitals and 80 (source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health) clinics serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota. Source: Essentia Health, About Essentia Health
Based in Duluth, MNHires in Minnesota, North Dakota, WisconsinPay on its listings: 61.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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