Essentia Health·Duluth, Minnesota
Responsible for providing direct care to patients in a critical care setting, ensuring their safety and comfort. Duties include personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, taking vital signs, and maintaining a clean environment.
2003900 smmc 9-Critical care - Smmc hosp
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.
No education requirement.
$1,500
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BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.
Completion of Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation course within 90 days of hire
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
Enrollment into the Essentia Health Nursing Assistant Foundation Course within 30 days of hire
Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
FTE: 1
Shift rotation: Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift start time: 0600, 1400, 2200
Shift end time: 1430, 2230, 0630
UNION: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)
Union posting deadline: 04/4/2026
$17.39 - $22.45
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.
No formal education is required, but candidates must meet specific qualifications such as nursing assistant experience or completion of a recognized training program. BLS certification is required or must be obtained within one month of hire.
Market context
In Minnesota, critical care neurotrauma nursing assistant roles are typically sought in hospital settings that need dependable support for high-acuity patients. Competition often centers on BLS readiness, prior nursing assistant experience or accredited training, and active state registry status when applicable. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save time, then confirm your BLS status and registry details before applying.
