Nursing Assistant, Certified - PT Evening

Job Summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) provides resident‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents in long‑term care, working under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The NA is responsible for infection prevention and control, personal protective equipment use, and communication of residents’ changing conditions to nursing staff.

Facility: GSS MN Blackduck Northern Pines
Location: Blackduck, MN
Shift: Evening
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly

Hours:

20.00
Salary Range: $20.00 – $25.50/hr
Sign‑On Bonus: $5,000

• Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and feeding, including vital sign measurement.
• Support residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using proper transfer techniques and equipment.
• Perform range‑of‑motion and passive exercises as directed.
• Help with food preparation and dining, ensuring a positive dining experience.
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary data.
• Communicate changes in resident condition and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non‑invasive body fluid specimens and record vital signs.
• Assist with housekeeping and laundry services to maintain residents’ living areas.
• Support wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation.
• Participate in departmental or organization committees and task forces as needed.

• High school graduate or GED (preferred).
• Minimum age of 16; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long‑term care preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required; must be obtained within four months of start or be enrolled in a state‐approved training program.
• Completion of yearly departmental competency testing and maintenance of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Certification or registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry where applicable.
• Depending on responsibilities, may require a valid driver’s license and medical clearance for Sanford Category II driving duties.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligible for full‑time and part‑time employees).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits and generous time‑off package.
• Drug‑free workplace with mandatory drug screen and pre‑employment background screening for hired candidates.

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