CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Days

sanford; Salford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) for long-term care. The NA will provide resident-centered care, assist with activities of daily living, and support the care team under supervision of an RN.

Responsibilities include recording vital signs, helping with transfers, meals, and documentation, while following infection control policies and PPE guidelines. The role requires CNA certification and a GED/HS diploma per facility standards, with typical shifts of 12

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• CNA certification with State Board required within four months of start date.
• Annual continuing education minimum of 12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and mobility using proper technique.
• Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and meals.
• Record vital signs and communicate changes to RN in charge.
• Support infection prevention and PPE use as per policy.
• Assist with housekeeping, laundry and wellness activities as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

$7,500.00 Sign on Bonus Eligible!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Summary

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.

Job Description

Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident.

Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises.

Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.

The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse.

Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 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.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications.
• When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Dependent 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. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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