Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•New Underwood, SD

20h•$20 - $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 physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. The role is part of the nursing team and requires adherence to infection prevention and control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment. The position is based at New Underwood and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on 12-hour rotating shifts. The listed salary range is $20.00–$25.50, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The role is non-union.

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 starting through enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are 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 required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and role responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy 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.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, 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.
Communicate residents’ changing 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 keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.