Nursing Assistant, Certified - Full Time Days - Miller Pointe

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, 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 responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The role includes assistance with personal care, mobility, meals, health-related tasks, documentation, housekeeping, laundry, and recreational activities. The NA communicates changes in residents’ conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse and may assist providers and nursing staff with procedures, as needed.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position by enrollment in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
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.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If applicable to the facility and responsibilities, 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 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
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 residents with meals and snacks and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
Communicate changes in residents’ 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.