Nursing Assistant, Certified - Full Time Evenings - Miller Pointe

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

1d•$19 - $26

About The Position

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. The role demonstrates expert-level certified nursing assistant experience and supports other staff as needed. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to residents’ care plans and age-appropriate physical and psychological needs. The NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment. The position often supports other clinical staff while carrying out its own responsibilities, and provides basic health care and personal care, mobility assistance, dining support, documentation, communication about changes in residents’ conditions, and help with housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational activities. The NA may also perform tasks for the Restorative Nursing program.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain records of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the role’s facility and responsibilities require driving, 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.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Complete Restorative Nursing training within six months, if required.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with care plans.
Support residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and other personal care needs.
Obtain and record vital signs, collect non-invasive body fluid specimens, and provide psychosocial support.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining tasks, assist residents 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.
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.
Support other clinical staff, lead in problem solving, and maintain high accountability.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
When assigned, complete Restorative Nursing program tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and leading programs.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.