Nursing Assistant, Certified - PRN

Sanford Health • Lakota, ND

20h • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered 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 following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment.

The position is 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 position works 12-hour rotating shifts, with weekend and holiday rotation 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 the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
• CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year.
• Complete a minimum of 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 classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform the position’s essential driving functions as required by Sanford’s Driving Policy.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED); preferred but not required.
• 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, collect non-invasive body fluid specimens, and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks while providing 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 keep residents’ 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.

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying based on full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed