CNA / Certified Nursing Assistant - FT FLEX - Increased Premiums

Sanford Health • De Smet, SD

2d • $19 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care according to residents’ physical and psychological needs and their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment.

This flexible position has a varying, non-block schedule that includes days, evenings, nights, and weekends. It includes an additional $5 per hour FLEX premium for hours worked under the varying schedule, a $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential, and a $1.25 per hour evening/night differential for shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

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 the position by enrolling in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
• Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours required annually.
• Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
• Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with basic health care and daily living activities, 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.
• Assist with food preparation and dining, help residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
• 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 residents to participate.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• $5 per hour FLEX premium for hours worked under the varying, non-block schedule.
• $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential.
• $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential for hours worked from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed