**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 (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. **Education Qualifications:** **This position MUST be able to work the following:** + 80 hours per 2 weeks + Every Other Weekend + Day Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM $1500 for eligible candidates with work Commitment **Licensure/Certification Qualifications:** + BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date ​ **Must meet ONE of the following requirements:** + 6 months of patient care experience + Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program + Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program + Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry **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 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:** Essentia Virginia Hospital **Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America) **Shift Start/End:** 6:00AM - 2:30PM/ **Hours Per Pay Period:** 80 **Compensation Range:** $18.17 - $23.80 / hour **Union:** VA Hospital AFSCME Service Workers (VAHOSPAIDE) **FTE:** 1 **Weekends:** Every Other Weekend **Call Obligations:** **Sign On Bonus:** $1500 for eligible candidates with work Commitment It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.