Nursing Assistant - Observation

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Saint Louis Park, Minnesota

You'll give direct patient care under a Registered Nurse's direction, complementing the other health care providers.

Eligibility: Nursing Observation Unit

Posted Sep 14

Shift and hours: Overnight shift · 8-⁠hour shifts Work Schedule: .7 FTE - Overnight shift with every other weekend (8-hour shifts)28 hours a week
Unit and setting: Observation team · Clinic Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Observation team!
Term: .7 FTE Work Schedule: .7 FTE - Overnight shift with every other weekend (8-hour shifts)

Do you qualify?

Certification: Current on the State of Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry, or be an LPN student or Jr. level nursing student (completion of first quarter clinicals with an accredited RN or LPN program)
Also asks: Or an LPN student or Jr. level nursing student who has completed first quarter clinicals with an accredited RN or LPN program OR be an LPN student or a Jr. level nursing student, which means completion of first quarter clinicals with an accredited RN or LPN program.

Preferred

Certification: Currently validated CPR skills Currently validated CPR skills preferred

What it pays

Benefits

BenefitsMedical insurance
BenefitsDental insurance
BenefitsRetirement program
BenefitsTime away from work
BenefitsInsurance options
BenefitsTuition reimbursement
BenefitsEmployee assistance program
BenefitsOnsite clinic

The role and schedule

Union: Park Nicollet SEIU Service Workers
Hours stated: .7 FTE - Overnight shift with every other weekend (8-hour shifts)
Weekends: Every other weekend Work Schedule: .7 FTE - Overnight shift with every other weekend (8-hour shifts)

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Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Observation team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing their skill and expertise to complement other health care providers.

Work Schedule

.7 FTE - Overnight shift with every other weekend (8-hour shifts)

Required Qualifications

All candidates must be current on the State of Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry OR be an LPN student or a Jr. level nursing student, which means completion of first quarter clinicals with an accredited RN or LPN program.

Preferred Qualifications

Currently validated CPR skills preferred

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

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In Saint Louis Park, MN

Saint Louis Park, MN

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in Saint Louis Park, MN

NeighborhoodsHealthcare professionals and young residents often choose the West End for transit connectivity and newer multi-family developments, or Excelsior and Grand for its walkable, mixed-use atmosphere. Park Commons offers contemporary rental living with direct links to regional recreation corridors, while Elmwood provides established residential streets with traditional starter homes. Neighborhoods like Minikahda Vista feature character-rich Cape Cod, Craftsman, and Colonial houses near Minikahda Vista Park, whereas Lake Forest represents a quieter, premier suburban pocket situated close to Cedar Lake and the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes.

Healthcare professionals and young residents often choose the West End for transit connectivity and newer multi-family developments, or Excelsior and Grand for its walkable, mixed-use atmosphere. Park Commons offers contemporary rental living with direct links to regional recreation corridors, while Elmwood provides established residential streets with traditional starter homes.

Neighborhoods like Minikahda Vista feature character-rich Cape Cod, Craftsman, and Colonial houses near Minikahda Vista Park, whereas Lake Forest represents a quieter, premier suburban pocket situated close to Cedar Lake and the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: 5starmoversmn.com

Getting aroundSaint Louis Park is positioned directly west of Minneapolis along Highway 100 and Interstate 394, giving healthcare staff straightforward driving access to regional healthcare hubs and downtown medical centers in under twenty-five minutes. Metro Transit bus corridors and the developing Green Line light rail extension—with planned access points including West End Station—support alternative commuting options. Daily travel avoids the heavier bottlenecking common to outer-ring suburbs, though Highway 100 and I-394 interchange traffic can build during shift changes.

Saint Louis Park is positioned directly west of Minneapolis along Highway 100 and Interstate 394, giving healthcare staff straightforward driving access to regional healthcare hubs and downtown medical centers in under twenty-five minutes. Metro Transit bus corridors and the developing Green Line light rail extension—with planned access points including West End Station—support alternative commuting options.

Daily travel avoids the heavier bottlenecking common to outer-ring suburbs, though Highway 100 and I-394 interchange traffic can build during shift changes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: 5starmoversmn.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around immediate access to the Cedar Lake Trail, allowing cyclists and runners to connect directly into the regional trail network and nearby Cedar Lake. Local neighborhood outdoor spaces include Minikahda Vista Park and the city's Recreation Outdoor Center, known locally as the ROC, which hosts community skating, turf sports, and open-air recreational programs throughout changing weather conditions.

Outdoor recreation centers around immediate access to the Cedar Lake Trail, allowing cyclists and runners to connect directly into the regional trail network and nearby Cedar Lake. Local neighborhood outdoor spaces include Minikahda Vista Park and the city's Recreation Outdoor Center, known locally as the ROC, which hosts community skating, turf sports, and open-air recreational programs throughout changing weather conditions.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: 5starmoversmn.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Saint Louis Park offers healthcare professionals an appealing blend of first-ring suburban convenience and urban vibrancy directly west of Minneapolis. Positioned along Interstate 394 and Highway 100, the city provides swift, predictable commutes to major Twin Cities hospital systems and downtown clinics without the traffic strain of outer suburbs. Nurses seeking low-maintenance living gravitate toward modern apartment communities in the West End and Park Commons, both boasting immediate access to the Cedar Lake Trail and rapid transit links. For those pursuing detached homes, mature neighborhoods like Minikahda Vista and Elmwood showcase classic Cape Cod and Craftsman architecture on tree-lined streets. Daily life is energized by distinct commercial districts, ranging from brunch at Hope Breakfast Bar and rooftop drinks in the West End to beloved local eateries in Texa Tonka like Wok in the Park and Angel Food Bakery. While winters demand genuine resilience against upper Midwest freezes and snow, the city balances the cold with facilities like the Recreation Outdoor Center and effortless proximity to the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes.

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As of 2026-01Source 1: homes.com Source 2: 5starmoversmn.com Source 3: exploreminnesota.com Source 4: reddit.com

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