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Nursing Assistant - Solvay Hospice House (casual)

Essentia Health logoEssentia Health$15.94–$23.92/hrDuluth, MNPart timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $15.94–$23.92 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 below 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).

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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: United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union District 11 AFL-CIO 9460-** at Duluth, MN (800 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Jun 2024); International Union of Operating Engineers Local 70 at Duluth, MN (671 workers, contract up for renewal 31 Mar 2026); United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union District 11 AFL-CIO 9460-11 at Duluth, MN (300 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Jun 2024). Each union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in one. Healthcare union contracts.

Workplace injuries

Bldg B-St. Marys Medical Center in Duluth reported 139 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,392,596 hours worked: 6.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 1 of them describes violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

What families say of Essentia Health St Mary's Hospice & Palliative Care Services

82% of the families of its patients said the team always communicated well (Minnesota's middle hospice: 81.5%), 4 of 5 stars from families (Medicare's hospice survey, Aug 2026). Families' ratings of the care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospices.

OSHA inspections here

OSHA inspected 107424 - Smdc Medical Center Dba Essentia Health Duluth in Duluth, MN on 11 Apr 2024 and cited 6 violations (6 serious), most under bloodborne pathogens (needlesticks and blood exposure), $27,300 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.

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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  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 48.6% · Stating an hourly rate 47.7%

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About the job

Building Location

Solvay Hospice House

Department

2884010 HOSPICE - SOLVAY

Job Description

Join Essentia Health’s compassionate team at Solvay Hospice House in Duluth, Minnesota, where you can provide meaningful comfort and support to patients and families during an important stage of life. Solvay Hospice House offers a peaceful, home-like environment focused on compassionate end-of-life care, dignity, and quality of life. Located in beautiful Duluth, team members can enjoy easy access to Lake Superior, Canal Park, the Lakewalk, and year-round outdoor recreation. With its strong sense of community and scenic North Shore setting, Duluth is a rewarding place to live and work.

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.

  • 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 is a CASUAL position. Casual Requirements of Position

  • Work at least 32 hours every 6 weeks
  • 8 of those hours must be on a weekend
  • 8 of those hours must be on an 'off shift'

Licensure/Certification 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
  • Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
  • Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Certification Requirements

  • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to become certified within 1 month from date of hire.

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/Night Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

As needed

Shift End Time

Weekends

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

MNA SOLVAY HOSPICE (SHMNA)

Union Posting Deadline

Compensation Range

$15.94 - $23.92

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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