Nursing Assistant - Training Provided

Duluth, Minnesota

You'll provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, nurse manager or department director, focused on safety and comfort. St. Mary's Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Apr 22 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Rotating shifts · 8-⁠hour shifts · day shift 6:00AM to 2:30PM · evening shift 2:00PM to 10:30PM · overnight shift 10:00PM to 6:30AM Rotating Shift (United States of America) Rotating 8 Hour Shifts Day Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM Evening Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM Overnight Shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM
Unit and setting: med-surg float pool · Hospital 2004130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - SMMC HOSP
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire
Certification: current registration on the state nursing assistant registry Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
Certification: BLS certified, or certified within 1 month of hireAfter hire · within 1 month from hire BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
Experience: Must meet one of several listed options, including 6 months of nursing assistant experience Must meet ONE of the following requirements: 6 months of nursing assistant experience
Also asks: one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
Also asks: verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
Also asks: Essentia Nursing Assistant training completed within one month of hireAfter hire · within one month of hire

What it pays

Eligibility: most benefits at 48 hours per pay period (0.6 FTE) Employees who work 48 hours per pay period (0.6 FTE) are eligible for most benefits.working 48 hours per pay period (0.6 FTE)

Benefits

Benefitsmedical, dental and vision insuranceMedical, dental, and vision insurance options
Benefitslife and disability insuranceOur comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Benefits401(k) with employer contributions401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security
Benefitstuition reimbursement and trainingOpportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Benefitsflexible scheduling, paid time off and personal leaveFlexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives
Benefitsfitness memberships, counseling and wellness activitiesInitiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs
Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave
Employee wellness programs

The role and schedule

Union: Union position
Day to day: safe patient transfers Safely transferring patients
Day to day: vital sign monitoring and charting Monitoring vital signs and maintaining accurate records
Day to day: comfort care and personal assistance Offering comfort care and personalized assistance
Day to day: hygiene and nutrition help Assisting with personal hygiene and nutritional needs
Floating: float across med-surg units 2004130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - SMMC HOSP
Weekends: every other weekend Every Other Weekend
On call: no on-call duty Call Obligation:
Details: a variety of scheduling options A variety of scheduling options are available!

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Building location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department: 2004130 Float Pool - Med Surg - Smmc Hosp

Are you interested in becoming a Nursing Assistant? Become part of Essentia’s accomplished team in Duluth, Minnesota on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior! Education

Qualifications

Must meet ONE of the following

requirements

6 months of nursing assistant experience Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry Essentia Health offers a Nursing Assistant Foundation course as well as on the job training for individuals interested in pursuing a Nursing Assistant career within a hospital setting! As a Nursing Assistant, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Department Director, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Duties may vary by unit or department but typically involve

Assisting with personal hygiene and nutritional needs
Offering comfort care and personalized assistance
Safely transferring patients
Monitoring vital signs and maintaining accurate records
Swiftly reporting any changes in patient condition to the RN
Upholding a clean, safe environment to enhance patient healing and well-being

Our Nursing Assistants work the following

Every Other Weekend Rotating

8 Hour Shifts

Day Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM Evening Shift: 2:00PM - 10:30PM Overnight Shift: 10:00PM - 6:30AM A variety of scheduling options are available! Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

Certificate/

Licensure

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date. Employee Benefits at Essentia Health Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being. Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.

Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives. Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.

Benefit Eligibility: Employees who work 48 hours per pay period (0.6 FTE) are eligible for most benefits.

FTE

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Shift Start Time

Various Shifts

Shift End Time

Various Shifts

Weekends

Yes

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

Union

Union Posting Deadline

02/14/2024

Compensation Range

$17.39 - $22.45

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?

In Duluth, MN

Duluth, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent: $1,087/mo
Household income: $68,807/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Duluth, MN

NeighborhoodsWest Duluth—including Denfeld and Spirit Valley—is the area locals most often recommend: it is flat (unusual in this hillside city), quiet, easy to reach the rest of town from, and grouped with Lakeside and neighborhoods near the University of Minnesota Duluth as among the safest. Lakeside-Lester Park is residential with a beach at 42nd Avenue; Woodland is another established residential choice. Downtown and Canal Park supply waterfront and tourist-core apartments; East Hillside sits on the Lakewalk. Named pockets also include Congdon, Chester Park, Observation Hill, Central Hillside, Duluth Heights, East End, and West End, with Riverside known for traditional and cottage-style homes. Superior, Wisconsin functions as a cheaper 10-minute bedroom community; Cloquet is about 25 minutes out.

West Duluth—including Denfeld and Spirit Valley—is the area locals most often recommend: it is flat (unusual in this hillside city), quiet, easy to reach the rest of town from, and grouped with Lakeside and neighborhoods near the University of Minnesota Duluth as among the safest. Lakeside-Lester Park is residential with a beach at 42nd Avenue; Woodland is another established residential choice.

Downtown and Canal Park supply waterfront and tourist-core apartments; East Hillside sits on the Lakewalk. Named pockets also include Congdon, Chester Park, Observation Hill, Central Hillside, Duluth Heights, East End, and West End, with Riverside known for traditional and cottage-style homes.

Superior, Wisconsin functions as a cheaper 10-minute bedroom community; Cloquet is about 25 minutes out.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: redfin.com

Getting aroundTypical one-way commute time in Duluth is about 15.52 minutes, and West Duluth is described as easy to get everywhere from because it is flat. Walk Score is 36, Transit Score 33, and Bike Score 43, so most people drive; these sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking rules. Snow and ice make winter driving and commuting noticeably harder. Superior, Wisconsin is about 10 minutes from downtown Duluth, Cloquet about 25 minutes, and Moose Lake about 40 minutes. The city otherwise sits in remote northern Minnesota, about two hours from Minneapolis–St. Paul, with infrastructure described as well developed but car-first.

Typical one-way commute time in Duluth is about 15.52 minutes, and West Duluth is described as easy to get everywhere from because it is flat. Walk Score is 36, Transit Score 33, and Bike Score 43, so most people drive; these sources do not name hospital campuses, bus lines, or parking rules.

Snow and ice make winter driving and commuting noticeably harder. Superior, Wisconsin is about 10 minutes from downtown Duluth, Cloquet about 25 minutes, and Moose Lake about 40 minutes.

The city otherwise sits in remote northern Minnesota, about two hours from Minneapolis–St. Paul, with infrastructure described as well developed but car-first.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: redfin.com Source 4: redfin.com Source 5: krislindahl.com

OutdoorsThe seven-mile Lakewalk along Lake Superior is the city's spine, running past Canal Park, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and Leif Erikson Park's rose garden; East Hillside sits on that walk, and Lakeside-Lester Park residents use the beach at 42nd Avenue. Inland, Hartley Nature Center, the Munger Trail, Hawk Ridge, and thousands of acres of woodland support hiking and birding; Park Point Recreation Area adds playgrounds, a paved trail, and volleyball. Spirit Mountain offers skiing plus a 3,200-foot Timber Twister alpine coaster and Timber Flyer zip line. Nearby day trips include the Superior Hiking Trail, Jay Cooke State Park, Amnicon Falls State Park, and Spirit Lake Marina rentals (kayaks, canoes, pontoons). Ship-watching at the Port of Duluth-Superior and boating, fishing, and skiing are local habits.

The seven-mile Lakewalk along Lake Superior is the city's spine, running past Canal Park, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and Leif Erikson Park's rose garden; East Hillside sits on that walk, and Lakeside-Lester Park residents use the beach at 42nd Avenue. Inland, Hartley Nature Center, the Munger Trail, Hawk Ridge, and thousands of acres of woodland support hiking and birding; Park Point Recreation Area adds playgrounds, a paved trail, and volleyball.

Spirit Mountain offers skiing plus a 3,200-foot Timber Twister alpine coaster and Timber Flyer zip line. Nearby day trips include the Superior Hiking Trail, Jay Cooke State Park, Amnicon Falls State Park, and Spirit Lake Marina rentals (kayaks, canoes, pontoons).

Ship-watching at the Port of Duluth-Superior and boating, fishing, and skiing are local habits.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: exploreminnesota.com Source 5: facebook.com Source 6: redfin.com Source 7: homeia.com

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Living in Duluth

Duluth sits on Lake Superior as a mid-sized port of roughly 82,000–87,000—the Zenith City, billed as America's Best Outdoor City and Minnesota's Craft Beer Capital. Life orients to the seven-mile Lakewalk, Canal Park's Aerial Lift Bridge, Spirit Mountain, the Munger Trail, Hartley Nature Center, Park Point, and Hawk Ridge. Locals steer newcomers to West Duluth (Denfeld and Spirit Valley)—flat, quiet, among the safest—plus Lakeside-Lester Park and the UMD area; Congdon and the hillsides are steeper classic Duluth, with cheaper homes 10 minutes away in Superior, Wisconsin. Housing sits well below national medians but is extremely competitive. Commutes average about 15 minutes in a car-dependent city (Walk Score 36); winters are long, snowy, and hard on driving. Eat in Canal Park and the Lincoln Park Craft District: Duluth Grill, Northern Waters Smokehaus, Fitger's Brewhouse, At Sara's Table. Clinics and hospitals are called pristine and there is a medical school, yet wages feel low, poverty and homelessness are visible, and the city sits two hours from the Twin Cities.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: redfin.com Source 5: visitduluth.com Source 6: exploreminnesota.com Source 7: reddit.com Source 8: redfin.com Source 9: homeia.com Source 10: krislindahl.com

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Duties may vary by unit or department but typically involve

Our Nursing Assistants work the following

Qualifications

Certificate/

Licensure

FTE

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option

Shift Rotation

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Weekends

Holidays

Call Obligation

Union

Union Posting Deadline

Compensation Range

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health

What's around it?

Duluth, MNiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Duluth, MN

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Life in Duluth, MN

Moving for this role?

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Duluth, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.