Nursing Assistant, Certified - Part Time Days

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

4d•$19 - $26

About The Position

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. The NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The position requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment appropriately. The NA often supports other clinical staff while carrying out their own responsibilities, and may help lead problem solving and maintain accountability. Duties include assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, documentation, specimen collection, and resident activities. The NA communicates changes in residents’ conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse. The role may also include tasks for the Restorative Nursing program, including documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
May be required to complete Restorative Nursing training within 6 months.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on the facility and 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 when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Two years of clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN supervision and according to care plans.
Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, assist residents 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.
Support other clinical staff, help lead problem solving, and maintain accountability.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.
May complete Restorative Nursing program tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.