CNA - Hillsboro Long Term Care - PRN

Sanford Health•Hillsboro, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant for its Hillsboro Long Term Care facility. The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. Care is delivered according to residents’ care plans and their physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. This PRN position helps cover vacations, leaves, and sick call-ins. Shifts are eight hours and may be days, evenings, or nights. PRN staff must work at least three shifts per month, including one weekend shift, and one holiday per calendar year.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state CNA certification within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year.
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the role is classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or 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, collect non-invasive body fluid specimens, 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.
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 when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
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.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.