Nursing Assistant Academy

Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy

The Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy is designed for individuals who are ready to begin a meaningful career in patient care. Unlike traditional training programs, you'll be paid while you learn, gaining hands-on experience and classroom instruction during our four-week Academy. Academy participants will join one of two available cohorts beginning October 5, 2026 or November 2, 2026. This unique training and development program provides the opportunity to become a Nursing Assistant through Allina Health while building valuable skills and experience in a supportive learning environment. Upon successful completion of the Academy, participants will transition into a Nursing Assistant position in the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Float Pool. The Float Pool offers the opportunity to work across a variety of patient care areas, expand your clinical experience, and build a strong foundation for a long-term healthcare career. Placement is contingent upon successful completion of the Academy.

* Apply to this posting to be considered for one of the 15 spots available between the two fall cohorts.

Academy Pay Rate: $20.00

As an Academy participant, you'll work a 0.7 FTE (56 hours per two-week pay period) Day shift schedule for 4 weeks while completing your training. After successfully completing the program, you'll step directly into a 0.9 FTE (72 hours per two-week pay period) Nursing Assistant role in the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Float Pool, working either Days or Nights with an every-other-weekend rotation.

This is more than a training programit's a career pathway that provides:

• Paid training from day one
• Benefits Eligible
• Career growth opportunities within Allina Health
• Hands-on healthcare experience
• A direct transition into a Nursing Assistant position upon successful completion

Your healthcare career starts here. Earn while you learn and grow with Allina Health.

After successful completion permanent Nursing Assistant position will be union-represented under a collective bargaining agreement.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in Allina Health's Nursing Assistant Academy, with both in person and virtual learning at the Allina Commons in Minneapolis.
• Learn basic nursing skills including how to take vital signs, provide personal cares, and mobility assistance.
• After successfully completing all coursework, exams, and competencies required of the course, the trainee will be hired into a permanent Nursing Assistant position at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required principle competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• Medium Work*: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Flat Rate: $20.00 per hour*This position is paid on a standard non-negotiable hourly rate. Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being mind, body, spirit and community of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer