Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (Straight Nights)

Sanford Health•Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Senior Nursing Assistant serves as an experienced caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. The role demonstrates expert-level certified nursing assistant experience, supports other staff as needed, and provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. Care is age-appropriate and responsive to each resident’s physical and psychological needs, as outlined in the care plan. The position is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The Senior Nursing Assistant may support other clinical staff while carrying out assigned responsibilities, leading in problem solving and maintaining accountability. Duties include helping residents with personal care, mobility, meals, health measurements, psychosocial support, and recreational and wellness activities; documenting resident care and communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse; and assisting providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed. The role may also include restorative nursing tasks, such as documenting, scheduling, and leading restorative programs. This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts. The listed salary range is $21.25–$31.00, and the posting offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and night and weekend shift differentials.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED); preferred but not required.
Two years of clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Deliver age-appropriate care based on residents’ physical and psychological needs and care plans.
Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and other personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining tasks, assist residents 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.
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.
Support other clinical staff, lead in problem solving, and maintain accountability.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
May complete Restorative Nursing program tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.