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Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool (casual)

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Essentia Health

Virginia, Minnesota

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Unit
Med-Surg

What the listing says

Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
Floating required
Practice
Union position
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
CNA

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$21/hr
nursing in Minnesota$38/hr

The median for nursing in Minnesota is $38/hr, across 568 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Building Location

Essentia Virginia Hospital

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Department

2084130 float pool - med surg - vir hosp

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 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.

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

Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program

Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

This position is casual.

Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

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

6:00am - 2:30pm/2:00pm - 10:30pm/10:00pm - 6:30am

Shift End Time

Weekends

As Needed

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

No

Union

VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)

Compensation Range

$18.17 - $23.80

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.

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Requirements

  • BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Place

City
Virginia, Minnesota
State price level
1% below the national average

Minnesota index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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