Job Description:
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 to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will include but are not limited to: CPR, wound care including irrigation and dressing, splinting and immobilization of bone injuries, suctioning of patients, performing EKG's, POC testing, obtaining non-invasive specimen swabs such as throat cultures, crutch fitting, ambulation education, suture removal, transporting of patients between departments, providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing record keeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Experience: none
Education Qualifications:

East Market: Graduate of an emergency medical technician, licensed practical nurse, or nursing assistant program.

Central Market : Completion of EMT or, NAR or, LPN or, Medical Assistant program or BSN student who has completed at least 3 years of schooling, or must be licensed in respective area (EMT, NAR, LPN, CMA) upon initial hire.

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

East Market Brainerd Lakes: Completes de-escalation training within 5 months of hire if no previous de-escalation training or has not had a de-escalation training/refresher within past 3 calendar years.

All Markets: Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification (Must obtain within 1 month of hire)

FTE
0.5
Shift Rotation
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time
variable
Shift End Time
variable
Pay Range
$16.58 - $24.87 / hour

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, as well as internal equity among our team.

Weekends
yes
Holidays
Yes

Effective December 1, 2019: Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post-offer assessment, including a urine drug screen, immunization review, proof of required vaccinations, and background check. Essentia Health is committed to maintaining a work environment free from the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

Essentia Health EEO:
Essentia Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.