Nursing Assistant (NA) - Surgery - Full Time

Building Location:

32nd Avenue Building

Department:

3013400 SURGERY - 32ND HOSP

Job Description:

Seeking a nursing assistant to serve in the surgery department at Essentia Health's Fargo Hospital on 32nd Avenue in Fargo, North Dakota. This NA or CNA works four 10-hour shifts weekly, 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, with one weekday off. No weekend, holiday, or on-call rotations are required. A $1500 sign-on incentive is available with a 2-year commitment.

Education Qualifications:

• No educational requirements.

About Essentia Health:

We are a top-rated employer offering work-life balance, long term career stability, opportunities for growth, and work you can be passionate about!  Our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.  We are like nowhere else:  https://vimeo.com/284233541

What You'll Do:

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.

Employees scheduled 24+ hours weekly enjoy these benefits:

• Health Insurance and HSA or FSA accounts
• Dental and Vision insurances
• Supplemental insurances- critical illness, accident, & hospital indemnity
• Paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual and 7 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave after one year
• Adoption assistance after one year
• Bereavement & Jury Duty (all regularly scheduled employees)

All employees, including casual, enjoy these benefits:

• Take Charge (employee wellness program)
• Guidance Resources (free confidential counseling)
• Employee discount program
• 401(k) retirement account (traditional & Roth)
• 401(k) matching & discretionary contributions (subject to service requirements)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

• Certified Nursing Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health preferred.
• If not certified as a Nursing Assistant, must be registered as a Nurse Assistant through the North Dakota Department of Health within 3 months from date of employment.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Surgical experience is preferred.

FTE:

1

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:

Day Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:

8:30 am

Shift End Time:

7:00 pm

Weekends:

No

Holidays:

No

Call Obligation:

No

Union:

Union Posting Deadline:

Compensation Range:

$17.63 - $26.45

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.