CNA - Senior Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - FLEX

Sanford Health • Bismarck, ND

1d • $21 - $30

About The Position

The Senior Nursing Assistant serves as an experienced caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. The role provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse, with care tailored to residents’ physical and psychological needs as described in their care plans. The Senior Nursing Assistant demonstrates expert-level certified nursing assistant experience, supports other clinical staff, and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment appropriately.

The position is based at Augusta Place, a 65-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care, with an attached 16-bed assisted living facility. The position works a flexible shift and requires every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

Requirements

• Active LPN license required at the time of hire.
• 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.
• Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• Minimum age of 16.
• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• May be required to complete Restorative Nursing training within six months.
• Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Depending on facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions if requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital-sign collection and recording, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Support food preparation and dining; 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 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 residents maintain clean, functional living areas.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs and encourage residents to participate.
• Support other clinical staff, lead in 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.
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Potential $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Daily access to earnings.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying by full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed