Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN/ On-Call
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered care and daily living assistance in accordance with the resident’s care plan, including age-appropriate care for physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires adherence to infection prevention and control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment. The position assists residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and other daily needs; supports providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed; documents care and resident interactions; and reports changes in resident condition to the charge nurse. It also includes housekeeping, laundry, and support for wellness and recreational programs.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Required Certified Nursing Assistant (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 obtaining certification by endorsement.
- Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
- Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with 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 role is classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions as required by Sanford’s Driving Policy.
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
- Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
- Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
- Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks and help create a positive dining experience.
- Assist residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
- Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures when 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 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.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Various education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Direct access to earnings daily
- Robust benefits package, with benefits varying based on full-time or part-time status
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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