CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Local Traveler

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

3d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living, delivering age-appropriate care that addresses residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE).

This local traveler role requires travel to multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the employee’s permanent address. The schedule varies and is self-scheduled, with a minimum of 30 hours per month and one weekend shift per month. The role offers a $7-per-hour premium on all hours worked, plus a $1.25-per-hour weekend shift differential and a $1.25-per-hour evening/night differential for shifts worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Requirements

• At least 3 months of long-term care experience.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Depending on facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or GED (preferred but not required).
• Six months of long-term care experience preferred.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• In Colorado, depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $7-per-hour premium on all hours worked.
• $1.25-per-hour weekend shift differential.
• $1.25-per-hour evening/night shift differential for hours worked from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed