Float Team Certified Nursing Assistant
Essentia Health Fargo
Fargo, ND
$17-26/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care133 beds
- SettingFloat
Pay
Description
Nursing Assistant (NA) - Float Team - Full Time
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 requires the ability to work the following schedule:
- 36 hours per week
- Mix of 8 and 12 hour day shifts (7am-3:30pm and 7am-7:30pm)
- Every other weekend and holiday rotation
Hiring Incentive Eligible Position: Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $1500.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
- BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
- 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.
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Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota.
Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of more than 15,000 employees, including more than 2,200 physicians and advanced practitioners, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives.
Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 78 clinics, six long-term care facilities, six assisted living and independent living facilities, 7 ambulance services, 27 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
Facility
Essentia Health Fargo
2 nurses recommend working with Essentia Health Fargo
Pros
One of my favorite places to travel to! Every echotech has their own Workstation. Nice workflow everybody worked great together lots of team work implemented.
Cons
White out blizzards occasionally in the winter

- Short Term Acute Care
- 133 beds
Employer
Vivian Staff Jobs
About Fargo, ND
- Fargo's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In summer, average highs are around 82°F, and average lows are around 58°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 18°F, and average lows are around 0°F.
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- Common health issues include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses in winter.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of major healthcare facilities.
- Fargo offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, including Mediterranean, African, and regional cuisine.
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