Nursing Assistant (NA) - PACU - Full Time Days

Building Location: 32nd Avenue Building Department: 3013470 PACU - 32ND HOSP Job Description: 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. Education Qualifications:

This position you MUST be able to work the following:

• 40 hours a week
• Monday thru Friday
• 8am-4:30pm

Position is very customer service orientated at our PACU front Desk.

Duties Include but are not limited to the following:

• Retrieves family from the lobby
• Makes snacks for patients
• Schedules post op appointments
• Weekly ordering of DMEs
• Transporting patients to their vehicles
• Taking vitals
• Cleaning rooms
• Set up for next day
• Cross trained to admitting, PACU, and the front desk
• Works closely with the nursing staff to provide excellent patient care
• Fast paced environment with quick patient turnover

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred. If not certified as a Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire

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Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.

Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in peoples lives.

Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.

FTE: 1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 8am Shift End Time: 4:30pm Weekends: n/a Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$17.45 - $26.18

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:

At Essentia Health, were 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 ....