CNA - Prn

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

11d

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role delivers age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs in accordance with care plans and follows infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies. The position is based in Mandan Sunset, a 128-bed senior skilled nursing facility that provides long-term and post-acute care.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA 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 certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist assigned residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and other personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Support food preparation and dining, help residents 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 maintain clean and operational resident living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.