CNA - Evenings - Samaritan - Long Term Care

About Sanford Health

Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the United States.

Shift: 8 Hours – Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

32

Compensation:
Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Sign On Bonuses Available for PT and FT CNAs

Union Position:
No

• Competitive Compensation
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Generous Shift Differentials
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

• Assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
• Assist the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment, and also provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident.
• Assist residents with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Assist providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.
• Document resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicate resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational.
• Provide assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourage residents to participate.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.
• Completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
• Minimum of 12 hours continuing education required annually.
• Maintains all department specific required certifications.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Depending on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Must also be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions of this position as per Sanford Driving Policy.

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