CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN

Sanford Health•Pine River, MN

1d•$23 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under a registered nurse’s supervision, the Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires adherence to infection prevention and control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment. This PRN position offers varying shifts, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts available. The schedule requires a minimum of six shifts per month, including one weekend per month unless an exception is approved. The role is at Good Samaritan Pine River, part of Sanford Health.

Requirements

Active CNA certificate required at time of hire, according to the posting’s department details.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state CNA certification within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or certification by 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, with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry.
If applicable to the facility and responsibilities, 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).
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

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.
Support food preparation and dining, 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.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
Provide housekeeping and laundry assistance to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.