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

Sanford Health•GSS ND Bis St Vincent Care Ctr, ND

1d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, with attention to age-appropriate 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 (PPE). 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 40 hours per week, working eight-hour evening shifts on straight weekends. An active CNA license is required at the time of hire. The listed salary range is $19.50–$25.50, and the position may qualify for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at time of hire.
Minimum age of 16.
High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Help with 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.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents maintain clean and operational living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
Complete annual department-specific competency testing, maintain records of continuing education, and maintain required certifications.