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
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.
- 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 askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
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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- 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.
What's around it?
Virginia, MN
Living costs about the same as the US average