Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool (casual)
Virginia, Minnesota
Still listed, seen 6 days ago · Posted Aug 4
- 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
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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About the employer
Headquarters sits at 502 E. Second Street in Duluth. If you are a new graduate, the Nurse Residency is built as a yearlong structured program—monthly class, 1:1 coaching, NCLEX prep, and mentorship through your first year—with applications open for August…
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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