Nursing Assistant Academy

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave
Receiving Dock
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311


Date Posted:

September 29, 2026

Posting Expiration Date:

October 02, 2026

Department:

31003800 Nursing Administration

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Hours Per Week:

28

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Job Summary:

Ready to start a meaningful career in healthcare? The Allina Health Nursing Assistant Academy offers paid training and a direct pathway into a permanent Nursing Assistant position at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Designed for individuals with little or no healthcare experience, this program provides the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to begin a rewarding career in patient care.
Participants will earn a paycheck while completing a four-week Academy that combines classroom instruction, hands-on learning, virtual learning and clinical skill development. The next Academy cohort begins November 2, 2026.
Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition into a Nursing Assistant role within the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Float Pool. This role provides the opportunity to work across a variety of patient care settings, gain diverse clinical experience, and build a strong foundation for long-term career growth within healthcare.
This is more than a training program. It's a direct entry point into a healthcare career with Allina Health. Placement into the Nursing Assistant position is contingent upon successful completion of all Academy requirements.
Candidates should be prepared to transition into a permanent 0.9 FTE Nursing Assistant position following Academy completion, including day or night shifts and every-other-weekend scheduling requirements.

Key Position Details:

* Apply to this posting to be considered for one of the 7 spots available.

Academy Pay Rate: $20.00

Training Schedule

During the four-week Academy, participants will work a 0.7 FTE Day schedule (56 hours per two-week pay period) while completing paid training that includes classroom instruction, hands-on learning, and clinical skill development.

Career Placement

Upon successful completion of the Academy, participants will transition into a 0.9 FTE Nursing Assistant position in the Abbott Northwestern Hospital Float Pool.

In this role, you will:

• Work across a variety of patient care units and populations
• Provide direct hands-on patient care
• Build experience in diverse clinical settings
• Work either Straight Day or Night shifts
• Work a 0.9 FTE schedule (72 hours per two-week pay period), including every other weekend

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:

• 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.

Allina Health is committed to adhering with all applicable local, state and federal minimum wage requirements.

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

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.