Nursing Assistant, Certified - FT Day

Sanford Health•Lakota, ND

2d•$21 - $26

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 age-appropriate physical and psychological needs. The NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The position is based at Good Samaritan Society-Lakota, which has 38 certified nursing facility beds, 16 assisted living units or beds, and 5 to 7 basic care beds. Residents are supported by a caring team with primary assignments intended to promote continuity of care. The role works 12-hour day shifts and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Weekend and holiday rotation is required.

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 entering the position through enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily complete annual department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with 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 is preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.
Depending on the facility and role responsibilities, may need to 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.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other health care assistance 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, assist 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 residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
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.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.