Nursing Assistant, Certified - UFCW - Maplewood - Full Time Evening

Sanford Health•Saint Paul, MN

6d•$23 - $24

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered, age-appropriate nursing care and daily living assistance based on each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The role includes helping with personal care, mobility, meals, documentation, resident activities, and maintaining residents’ living areas. The NA communicates changes in a resident’s condition and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse. CNA training and certification are required and are provided by the facility.

Requirements

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (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 by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain all required department-specific certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Minimum age of 16.
If the role’s facility and responsibilities require it, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, and dressing or 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.
Assist with food preparation and dining, including helping residents with meals and snacks and providing 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 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.
Complete annual department-specific competency testing, maintain continuing education records, and maintain required certifications.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.