Nursing Assistant, Certified - Full Time Evenings - Miller Pointe

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

About The Position

The Senior Nursing Assistant serves as an experienced caregiver to long-term-care residents during scheduled work periods. The role provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse, applying age-appropriate care based on residents’ physical and psychological needs and care plans. The Senior Nursing Assistant is part of the nursing team, follows infection-prevention and control policies and proper PPE practices, supports other clinical staff, and contributes to problem-solving and accountability. The position is full-time, with 8-hour evening shifts and 32 scheduled hours per week, at Miller Pointe. The listed salary range is $19.00–$25.50, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours 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 the facility and required 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 if requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
Completion of Restorative Nursing training within six months may be required.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and other 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 tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
Communicate changes in residents’ 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 and help with problem-solving while maintaining high accountability.