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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 to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will include but are not limited to: CPR, wound care including irrigation and dressing, splinting and immobilization of bone injuries, suctioning of patients, performing EKG’s, POC testing, obtaining non-invasive specimen swabs such as throat cultures, crutch fitting, ambulation education, suture removal, transporting of patients between departments, providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing record keeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process.

Education Qualifications:

Graduate of an emergency medical technician, licensed practical nurse, or nursing assistant program.

Be a part of a **Healthcare organization that invests in you and your career** .

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

BLS certification (new hires must obtain within 1 month of hire)

LPN licensure in state of MN ( only required if an LPN)

Nursing Assistant hired into role will need to complete ER Tech residency or EMT program within 6 months of start date.

Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: 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.

**Job Location:** Building B - St Marys Medical Center

**Shift Rotation:** Rotating Shift (United States of America)

**Shift Start/End:** Varies/Varies

**Hours Per Pay Period:** 56

**Compensation Range:** $17.89 - $23.51 / hour

**Union:** SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

**FTE:** 0.7

**Weekends:** Yes

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