Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg Superior

St. Mary's Hospital Of Superior

Superior, Wisconsin

Posted Sep 10

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: Med-Surg
Term: Permanent

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Department: 2013240 Med Surg - Smhs Hosp

Join Essentia Health’s dedicated team at St. Mary’s in Superior, Wisconsin, where you can enjoy the charm of the Twin Ports and the natural beauty of Lake Superior. This welcoming community offers year-round outdoor recreation, from walking along Wisconsin Point and exploring Barker’s Island to hiking, boating, fishing, and enjoying nearby trails and parks. Located just minutes from Duluth, Superior combines strong community spirit with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Education

Qualifications

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 (possibly with guidance from an LPN) 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.

This position will work the following

48 hours per 2 weeks
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
Licensure/Certification

Qualifications

BLS certification required within 3 months of hire Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program OR current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

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

0.6

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

Every Other Weekend

Holidays

Yes

Call Obligation

Union

SMHS AFSCME Local 1760 (SHAFS)

Union Posting Deadline

08/19/2026

Compensation Range

$17.81 - $23.70

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 Superior, WI

Superior, WI

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Life in Superior, WI

NeighborhoodsBillings Park and East End are useful starting points for a neighborhood search: Nextdoor’s 2025 descriptions emphasize parks, dog walking and quiet residential streets. Northend is described as having mature trees and well-kept surroundings, while Northern Lights is noted for proximity to downtown and nature trails. These are community impressions, not evidence of where nurses or young professionals concentrate; the excerpts also do not establish neighborhood-to-hospital commute differences.

Billings Park and East End are useful starting points for a neighborhood search: Nextdoor’s 2025 descriptions emphasize parks, dog walking and quiet residential streets. Northend is described as having mature trees and well-kept surroundings, while Northern Lights is noted for proximity to downtown and nature trails.

These are community impressions, not evidence of where nurses or young professionals concentrate; the excerpts also do not establish neighborhood-to-hospital commute differences.

Sources

As of Oct 26, 2026Source: nextdoor.com

Getting aroundU.S. Routes 2 and 53 and I-535 are the named road connections in the supplied city guide, and neighboring Duluth expands the potential work area beyond Superior itself. The guide portrays everyday travel as strongly car-oriented, so a pleasant neighborhood walking environment should not be mistaken for a practical walking commute. The retained passages do not establish hospital-specific travel times, transit service for early or overnight shifts, or employee parking arrangements; check those against the actual job location before choosing housing.

U.S. Routes 2 and 53 and I-535 are the named road connections in the supplied city guide, and neighboring Duluth expands the potential work area beyond Superior itself. The guide portrays everyday travel as strongly car-oriented, so a pleasant neighborhood walking environment should not be mistaken for a practical walking commute.

The retained passages do not establish hospital-specific travel times, transit service for early or overnight shifts, or employee parking arrangements; check those against the actual job location before choosing housing.

Sources

As of Oct 26, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: homes.com

OutdoorsBarker’s Island offers a local waterfront destination, while Pattison State Park south of Superior brings hiking, camping and visits to Big Manitou Falls and Little Manitou Falls into the regional recreation picture. Travel Wisconsin identifies the Wild Rivers State Trail for snowmobiling and Mont du Lac Resort for skiing. The practical distinction is between waterfront outings in Superior and park or resort trips beyond the city, rather than assuming every attraction is accessible from a neighborhood doorstep.

Barker’s Island offers a local waterfront destination, while Pattison State Park south of Superior brings hiking, camping and visits to Big Manitou Falls and Little Manitou Falls into the regional recreation picture. Travel Wisconsin identifies the Wild Rivers State Trail for snowmobiling and Mont du Lac Resort for skiing.

The practical distinction is between waterfront outings in Superior and park or resort trips beyond the city, rather than assuming every attraction is accessible from a neighborhood doorstep.

Sources

As of Oct 26, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: travelwisconsin.com

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Living in Superior

Superior combines a working Lake Superior waterfront with a smaller-town residential pace, while neighboring Duluth adds access to jobs and cultural attractions. For a relocating nurse, the decision is less about finding one universally best neighborhood than matching a home base to the actual worksite and shift. Billings Park’s parks and walking environment, East End’s quiet residential character and Northend’s mature trees are useful scouting leads, not verified nurse enclaves. Cottage-style houses are part of the local streetscape. U.S. Routes 2 and 53 and I-535 provide regional connections, but the excerpts do not establish hospital parking or shift-compatible transit. Off duty, Barker’s Island offers a waterfront outing, and Pattison State Park south of town brings Big Manitou Falls and wooded trails into reach. Fairlawn Mansion and the Lake Superior Ice Festival add local history and a winter gathering. Expect a place where outdoor recreation and port-town character coexist; investigate the specific block, property and commute rather than relying on broad neighborhood praise.

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Sources

Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: nextdoor.com Source 4: travelwisconsin.com

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