CNA - Senior Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN - St. Vincent's

Sanford Health•Bismarck, ND

1d•$21 - $21

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, delivering age-appropriate care according to each resident’s care plan and following infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies. The Senior Nursing Assistant also supports other clinical staff, leads problem solving, and maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities. The position is at St. Vincent’s, a 97-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. The work shift varies, and the position is PRN with zero scheduled weekly hours. The role requires an active CNA license at the time of hire.

Requirements

Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license/certification required at the time of hire and through the State Board of Nursing.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required 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 facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested.
High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with residents’ daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
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 residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry assistance to keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
Support other clinical staff, lead in problem solving, and maintain accountability.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.
May complete tasks for the Restorative Nursing program, including documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.