Nursing Assistant (CNA) - PACU/OR

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 experience
• Completion 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