Senior CNA - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Mandan, ND

1d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) 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 (RN), delivering age-appropriate care according to each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The Senior NA demonstrates expert-level certified nursing assistant experience, supports other staff, and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. This position is at Mandan Sunset, a 128-bed senior skilled nursing facility providing long-term and post-acute care. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with day shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. Compensation is $20.75–$29.50 per hour, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits vary by full-time or part-time status.

Requirements

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
Minimum age of 16.
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.
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 the 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 when requested by leaders.

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 basic health care and daily living assistance, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Support other clinical staff while carrying out assigned responsibilities; lead in problem solving and maintain high accountability.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements, helping create a positive dining experience.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Complete tasks for the Restorative Nursing program when assigned, which may include documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.