CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN - St. Vincent's
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in a long-term care setting. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. 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 at St. Vincent’s, a 97-bed senior skilled nursing facility in Bismarck, North Dakota, specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The work shift varies. The role requires an active CNA license at hire, subject to the qualifications described below.
Requirements
- Active CNA license required at time of hire.
- Required Certified Nursing Assistant certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
- CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
- Satisfactorily complete annual department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
- Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
- Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- Minimum age of 16.
- If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and role responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy at the leader’s request.
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 activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
- Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
- Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
- Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
- Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, help create a positive dining experience, assist 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 dietary needs.
- Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents keep 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
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