6th Ave Building
2004340 TELESITTERS - SMMC HOSPCome Join our Telesitter Team!
You will be responsible for observation and supportive care to an assigned patient to assure a safe and nurturing environment for those patients who may be deemed as a potential safety risk.
Telesitters - ($16.40 - $21.74 per hour based off of experience)
Previous experience in caring for patients or equivalent experience in a similar setting preferred, or the ability to demonstrate achievement of unit specific competencies.
Nursing Assistant – ($17.39 - $22.45 per hour based off of experience)
Nursing Assistant Sign On Bonus for New Hires: $1,500
*Restrictions may apply
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
Experience: Previous experience in caring for patients or equivalent experience in a similar setting preferred, or the ability to demonstrate achievement of unit specific competencies.
Nursing Assistant: BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
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Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
6am, 2pm, 10pm
2:30pm, 10:30pm, 6:30am
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Yes
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SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)
07/18/2026
Compensation Range:
$16.40 - $21.74Employee 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.
