Nursing Assistant

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 - $23.92Employee 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.