Nursing Assistant, Certified - Part Time Days

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

About The Position

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. The role demonstrates expert-level certified nursing assistant experience, assists other staff as needed, and provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. Care is age-appropriate and addresses residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. 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 often supports other clinical staff while managing its own responsibilities, and contributes to problem solving and accountability. Duties include assisting residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and activities; collecting vital signs and non-invasive specimens; documenting resident care and communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse. The NA also helps maintain residents’ living areas and may perform duties connected to restorative nursing programs.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete yearly 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.
When applicable in the relevant state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions if requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate 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 assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs 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, support a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals, snacks, 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.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.
May complete Restorative Nursing program tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.
Support other clinical staff, contribute to problem solving, and follow infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies.