Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work hours. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living support according to each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment. The position is at St. Martins Village, part of Sanford Health, and is scheduled for 32 hours per week on 8-hour evening shifts. The listed salary range is $21.00–$25.50, and the posting advertises a $3,500 sign-on bonus. The department describes advancement opportunities, education assistance, continuing education, daily access to earned pay, and a benefits package that varies by full-time or part-time status.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification through endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all required department-specific 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 valid driver’s license and meet medical qualifications for essential driving functions, as 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 provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
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 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 diet as needed.
Report 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 maintain residents’ living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.