Building Location:Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth

Department:2043470 PACU - SMDC HOSP

Job Description:Are you looking to make a difference in someone's life?
Essentia Health is currently recruiting for a Nursing Assistant Position for our PACU/Operating Room.

• You will assist with the transporting of Patients
• You will clean the OR between Cases, clean the PACU, and put away sterile supplies as needed.
• You will be 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.
• You will work within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.

Education Qualifications:

Must meet one of the following requirements:

6 months of nursing assistant experienceCompletion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program Successful completion of an EH provided Nursing Assistant training within one month of hire Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date

Sign On Bonus for New Hires: $1,500

*Restrictions may apply

 

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Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:

~Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

~Paid Personal Leave

~401k (with Essentia Health annual match)

~Life and Disability Insurance options

~Adoption Assistance

~Employee wellness program

~Medical & Dental insurance options

FTE:0.8

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:0900

Shift End Time:1730

Weekends:Yes

Holidays:Yes

Call Obligation:No

Union:Miller Dwan UFCW (MDUFC)

Union Posting Deadline:09/8/2025

Compensation Range:

$17.05 - $22.52

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.