CNA - Long Term Care - Straight Nights

Sanford Health•Howard Lake, MN

4d•$23 - $28

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, addressing 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. The position is based at Howard Lake, a 32-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The listed shift is 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; the posting also describes 12-hour night shifts and lists 36 scheduled weekly hours, while shift details specify eight shifts and 64 hours per two-week pay period. Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and holiday rotation are required.

Requirements

Active Minnesota CNA license required at time of hire.
Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If applicable based on facility and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with residents’ daily living and basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and obtaining and recording vital signs.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
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 as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
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 residents keep 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.