Nursing Assistant (NA) - Surgery - Full Time Days

Building Location

32nd Avenue Building

Department

3013400 SURGERY - 32ND HOSP

Job Description

Essentia Health - Fargo Surgery Unit is hiring a Nursing Assistant. This position is 8 hour shifts, 10:30am-7:30pm, Monday-Friday, no weekend or holiday. Apply today!!

Education Qualifications

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.

The OR nursing assistant is responsible for transportation of patients, room turnovers & set ups, positioning assistance, specimen transport, and ordering/stocking items in the clean utility.

This position requires the ability to work the following schedule:

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hour shifts, 10:30am-7:00pm
• Monday-Friday
• No weekends or holidays.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
• Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred. If not certified as a Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment.

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

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

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

10:30am - 7:00pm

Shift End Time

Monday-Friday

Weekends

No

Holidays

No

Call Obligation

No

Union

Union Posting Deadline

Compensation Range

$17.63 - $26.45

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.