CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN - Day Shifts

Sanford Health•Austin, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs in accordance with their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The position is PRN/on-call at Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare, a 45-bed long-term care and transitional care facility in Austin, Minnesota. Shifts are primarily days, with various shifts available and a flexible schedule. The position requires Minnesota Certified Nursing Assistant status.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
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 by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the position’s facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living and basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements as appropriate, while helping create a positive dining experience.
Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
Communicate residents’ changing 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 keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.