Essentia Health·Virginia, Minnesota
Provide direct personal hygiene and nutritional care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. Monitor resident conditions and report changes to the shift nurse while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
2103090 nursing home - Vir snf
Responsible for providing direct care to skilled nursing facility residents and for serving the needs of residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, within the scope of the nursing assistant role.
Provides personal hygiene care, assists with providing for nutritional needs; recognizes and deals with the problems of the aging process, recognizes and promptly report changes in resident condition to shift nurse, and maintains a safe, clean, attractive, and neat environment for the residents.
Must be aware of and prevent the abuse of vulnerable adults in the care of the Essentia Health skilled nursing facility.
Maintains awareness of safety issues and strives to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner.
Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiates corrective actions.
Education qualifications: none
• Must pass the educational component and receive their certificate of completion within 4 months from date of hire as a student
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Shift rotation: FTE Flex D/E/N (United States of America)
Shift start time: varies
Shift end time: varies
Weekends: rotation
Union posting deadline: 07/7/2026
$19.22 - $24.30
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.
