CNA - PRN

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

7d•$20 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in a long-term care setting during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living, following each resident’s care plan and addressing their 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 NA supports residents with personal care, mobility, meals, vital signs, documentation, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness and recreational activities. The position is PRN, with varied 8-hour shifts and 0 scheduled weekly hours, at Mandan Sunset, a 128-bed skilled nursing facility providing long-term and post-acute care.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at time of hire.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (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.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, including at least 12 hours 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 activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
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.
Assist with food preparation and dining, including meals, snacks, water and supplements, and help create a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity and diet.
Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
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.