Essentia Health·Duluth, Minnesota
Provides direct and indirect behavioral health care to patients from adolescents to geriatrics under nursing supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with technical patient care tasks, facilitating therapeutic activities, and maintaining unit safety through de-escalation.
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This position supports patient care by assisting with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of technical tasks under the supervision of nursing leadership, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and alignment with departmental goals and mission. This role delivers direct and indirect care to pre-adolescents through geriatric patients, offering age-appropriate activities aligned with their care plans, either individually or in group settings.
Assists with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patient care under direct supervision of the registered nurse to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other regulatory or accrediting agencies Provided direct/indirect care for patients to support the patient's needs as directed. 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 Provided patients with activity opportunities appropriate to their ages and abilities and related to their plan of care, either individually or in a group setting. Help maintain safety on the unit by using de-escalation and other approved techniques to assist distressed or combative patients.
Provide skill building and activities to patients serviced to enhance patient abilities to improve quality of life to their highest feasible level Facilitate groups as coordinated by psychotherapy and nursing leaders Provide services as part of a care team assembled to ensure optimal patient care delivery under the direction of Essentia Health management and the referring physician
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Shift rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift start time: 0700/1500/2300
Shift end time: 1530/2330/0730
Union posting deadline: 06/10/2026
$22.77 - $33.86
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.
Market context
Minnesota nursing openings often reflect steady demand in senior care settings, where employers look for RNs who can support older adults and work reliably across shifts. These roles are competitive because an accredited nursing degree, an unencumbered RN license, and prior senior-population experience are common screening points; a bachelor’s degree can strengthen candidacy. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to senior-care experience.