Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg (Night Shifts)
- Nights
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $18.20–$26.17 an hour. Open certified nursing assistant jobs in Minnesota post a median of $23.67 an hour, the middle half $22.06–$24.56, across 340 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 (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Certified nursing assistants in Minnesota: pay by town and employer
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 Brainerd, MN (301 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Oct 2025); American Federation Of State City & Municipal Employees 0115-0105 at Brainerd, MN (20 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Aug 2024). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
St Josephs Medical Center in Brainerd reported 26 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,387,150 hours worked: 3.7 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 3.8 per 100 full-time workers. 5 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
Medicare gives Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Minnesota's hospitals average 3.8). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Minnesota hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center's report to Medicare, its nursing aide hours averaged $22.03 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $26.88 an hour across Minnesota's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Minnesota hospitals pay nurses.
What Minnesota requires of a certified nursing assistant
Nursing Assistant on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, from the Minnesota Department of Health, Nursing Assistant Registry.
- Training: at least 75 hours, 16 of them supervised clinical practice.
- Exam: Knowledge test and manual skills test; MDH contracts with Headmaster for the competency evaluation.
Certified nursing assistant jobs and requirements in Minnesota
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About the job
Building Location
St Josephs Medical Center
Department
4003240 MED SURG - SJMC
Job Description
Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Brainerd and Baxter, Minnesota, where 465 lakes provide endless options for water sports and recreation. These cities, 125 miles north of Minneapolis, are at the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area, one of the state’s top vacation destinations.
Education Qualifications
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
- 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 MUST be able to work the following
- 56 hours/pay period
- Every Other Weekend
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 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.
- If qualified through the Essentia Health Foundation Course East Market: Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire
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.
FTE
0.7
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option
Shift Rotation
Permanent Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
11:00PM - 7:30AM
Shift End Time
Weekends
Every Other
Holidays
Yes
Call Obligation
No
Union
St Josephs SEIU Local 113 (STJSEIU)
Union Posting Deadline
Compensation Range
$18.20 - $26.17
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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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
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