CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN - St. Vincent's

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a PRN Certified Nursing Assistant for St. Vincent’s, a 97-bed senior skilled nursing facility in Bismarck, North Dakota, specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods, providing resident-centered care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. Care should be appropriate to residents’ physical and psychological needs and follow their care plans. The position is part of the nursing team and requires following infection-prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The role includes assisting residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and activities; supporting providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed; documenting care and reporting changes or concerns to the charge nurse; and helping keep residents’ living areas clean. The position is PRN, with varying work shifts and zero scheduled weekly hours. A current CNA license is required at hire.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
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.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of credits.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
When applicable to the facility and responsibilities, a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions may be required.

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 other personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, 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.
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.
Follow infection-prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing, maintain annual continuing education credits, and maintain required department certifications.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.