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:

No education requirement.

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Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications:

6 months of nursing assistant 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