CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Straight Weekends - St. Vincent's

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

10d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living support, 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 at St. Vincent’s, a 97-bed senior skilled nursing facility in Bismarck, North Dakota, specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The schedule is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at the time of hire.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If 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.

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 provide psychosocial support and personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion exercises and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
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 residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
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.