Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department

St. Mary's Medical Center

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Duluth, MN Until 10/6/2026 6+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted June 4, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

Building Location:

Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:

2002500 EMERGENCY SERVICES TECH - SMMC HOSP

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:

No education requirement.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to: $1,500

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Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

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

    FTE:

    0.4

    Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

    Shift Rotation:

    Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)

    Shift Start Time:

    Varies

    Shift End Time:

    Varies

    Weekends:

    Yes

    Holidays:

    Yes

    Call Obligation:

    No

    Union:

    SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

    Union Posting Deadline:

    06/7/2026

    Compensation Range:

    $17.39 - $22.45

    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.
    About this role

    Summary

    Provide patient care, assist with hygiene, vital signs, and safety under supervision.

    Job title

    Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department

    Experience level

    6 months nursing assistant experience or equivalent

    Minimum experience

    6+ years exp

    Industry

    healthcare

    Location requirements

    Duluth, MN; possible remote/hybrid option

    Salary

    $17k–$22k

    Visa sponsorship

    H-1B sponsor history

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    bls certificationstate nursing assistant registry

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    emergency carepatient assistancevital signspatient safety
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Duluth, MN, USA

    Work arrangement unknown City