CNA - Long Term Care - PRN

Sanford Health•Hillsboro, ND

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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 each resident’s care plan and 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. The position covers shifts for 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. Day shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., evening shifts are 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., and night shifts are 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA 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.
CNA training and certification are required; the facility provides them.
Successfully complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
For applicable facilities and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, which may include a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.
Work at least three PRN shifts per month, including one weekend shift, and one holiday per calendar year.

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 daily living and basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and personal care.
Help residents transfer, reposition, and walk using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements, and promote a positive dining experience.
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-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 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.