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Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool (casual)

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.

Posted Sep 16

Shift and hours
Day/Eve/Night rotation · 6:00AM - 2:30PM / 2:00PM - 10:30PM / 10:00PM - 6:30AM 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
Unit and setting
Float Pool - Med Surg · Hospital Department: 2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP
License
CNA license Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registryCurrent registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry (or alternative requirement)
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry (or alternative requirement) Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
Certification
BLS certification within 1 month from hire dateAfter hire · within 1 month from hire BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
Experience
6 months of patient care experience (or alternative requirement) 6 months of patient care experience
Also asks
Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program (or alternative requirement) Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
Also asks
Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program (or alternative requirement) Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Eligibility
Benefit eligibility may vary Please note that benefit eligibility may vary.

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical insuranceOur comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs.
  • BenefitsDental insurance
  • BenefitsVision insurance
  • BenefitsLife insurance
  • BenefitsDisability insurance
  • Benefits401(k) plan with employer contributions
More benefits (7)
  • BenefitsTraining, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
  • BenefitsFlexible schedulingTo 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.
  • BenefitsGenerous time off
  • BenefitsWellness resources
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement

The role and schedule

Floating
Floats to other units
Union
VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE) Union: VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE)
Day to day
Comply with regulatory and accrediting agency requirements Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Weekends
As needed Weekends: As Needed
On call
No Call Obligation: No
Holidays
Yes Holidays: Yes

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Essentia Health
Health system employer
Hospital
Essentia Health Virginia
Address
901 9TH STREET NORTH, VIRGINIA, MN, 55792
CMS rating
4 of 5 stars
Beds
49
RN residency
Essentia Health TTP Program - RN Residency at Essentia Health - Virginia, accredited through Apr 2030

About ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours and holiday?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

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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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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