CNA FT Evenings

Sanford Health•Battle Lake, MN

1d•$23 - $26

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant (NA) to provide resident-centered care in long-term care at Good Samaritan Battle Lake, a skilled nursing facility with 51 certified beds. The NA provides daily living assistance and nursing care to assigned residents during scheduled work periods under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Care is delivered according to each resident’s care plan and in accordance with infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies. This is a full-time evening-shift position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The shift is 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. The listed salary range is $22.60–$25.50; the posting also lists $7,500 without further explanation. The position is not unionized.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at time of hire, as stated in the department details.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification through endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
When applicable to the facility and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license; be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
Assist with resident transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, meals, and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate and help create a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
Communicate changes in resident condition and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents maintain clean, functional living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.