Job Description
Building Location:
Essentia Virginia Hospital Department:
2084130 FLOAT POOL - MED SURG - VIR HOSP
Job Description:
This position assists with assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of selected technical aspects of patient care under direct supervision of the Charge RN, Assistant Head Nurse, Nurse Manager and/or the Director, to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory or accrediting agencies as well as meeting the goals and mission of the department. Provides direct and indirect care for adolescent to geriatric patients to aid meeting the patients' needs as directed. Provides patients with activity opportunities appropriate to their ages and abilities and related to their plan for care, either individually and/or in group settings. Education Qualifications:
Job Description:
1 year experience working with persons with mental health symptoms or related applicable experience OR Degree in social services related field OR Residential/Group Home experience. For positions in the Child/Adolescent Unit:
The experience needed is Residential/Group Home experience or Child/Adolescent experience in a mental health setting. Completed psychology courses - preferred What You'll Get to Do:
Assist with the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care under the direct supervision of nursing leadership Support both direct and indirect care for patients ranging from adolescents to geriatrics Ensure patient care practices meet Joint Commission standards and other regulatory guidelines Collaborate with the care team to help meet departmental goals and the organization's mission Facilitate age-appropriate individual and group activities aligned with each patient's care plan Promote a supportive and safe environment that addresses each patient's physical, emotional, and social needs Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
Certificate / Licensure:
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification within 1 month of hire. Employee Benefits at Essentia Health Health Coverage:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to ensure employees' well-being. Retirement Savings Plans:
401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security. Professional Development:
Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. Work-Life Balance:
Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives. Employee Wellness Programs:
Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities. FTE:
0.6 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time:
0700/1500 Shift End Time:
1530/2330 Weekends:
Rotating weekends Holidays:
No Call Obligation:
No Union:
Assoc Of Diagnostic Imaging Techs (ADIT) Union Posting Deadline:
06/8/2026 Compensation Range:
$20.77 - $27.16 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. To search for more jobs, please CLICK HERE.
Find more than a job. Find more in yourself. Find your calling. Essentia Health seeks employees who embrace our commitment to patient- and family-centered care in communities both large and small. We're looking for people who are committed to making patients and their families feel known and understood. People who understand what it means to be Here with you. People who are willing to use their strengths to help others. Our Values Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork Essentia Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Essentia Health does not discriminate in employment because of age, color, creed, culture, disability (physical or mental), ethnicity, familial status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, language, local Human Rights Commission activity, national origin, military service, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or public assistance status. Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of post-offer screenings. Screenings includes verification of your legal right to work in the United States, a health screening and immunization review, verification of applicable licensure, certifications, education, and experience, and background checks including criminal, urine drug screen and MVR where required.
