Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (Straight Nights) - FT
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 demonstrates expert-level certified nursing assistant experience and provides support to other staff while maintaining accountability for assigned responsibilities. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the Senior NA provides resident-centered care and assistance with daily living activities according to each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role follows infection prevention and control policies and uses personal protective equipment appropriately. The position is scheduled for 12-hour night shifts and 36 hours per week.
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.
- When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
- If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- 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.
- Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and other personal care.
- Obtain and record vital signs, collect non-invasive body fluid specimens, 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-related 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.
- Communicate residents’ changing 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 resident participation.
- Support other clinical staff, lead in problem solving, and maintain high accountability.
- Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
- Complete tasks for the Restorative Nursing program, potentially including documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Education assistance programs.
- Continuing education.
- Direct access to earnings daily.
- Robust benefits package, with benefits varying by full-time or part-time status.
- $3,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
