Building B - St Marys Medical Center
2003290 NURSING - BIRTHPLACE - SMMC HOSPAre you looking to make a difference in someone's life?
Essentia Health is currently recruiting for a Nursing Assistant Position in our Birthplace.
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.
Your duties will vary by patient care unit/department
You will provide personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, and providing comfort care and other assistance.
You will appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping.
You will recognize and promptly report 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.
No education requirement.
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to: $1,500
This position will work the following:
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BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
Must Meet One of the Following Qualifications:
6 months of nursing assistant 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
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Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Day/Night Rotation (United States of America)
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SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)
05/26/2026
Compensation Range:
$17.39 - $22.45Employee 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.
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, six ambulance services, 24 retail pharmacies, and one research institute.
