CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Bethany - FT - Nights

sanford; Brainerd, Town of Bethany (MN, NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous night and weekend shift diff

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health's Good Samaritan - Bethany in Brainerd, MN, seeks a Nursing Assistant (CNA) for 64 hours bi-weekly with a night shift from 10:00pm to 6:30am. The role includes resident care, vital signs, documentation, and collaboration with RNs in a long-term care facility.

32 weekly hours, multiple incentives, and a sign-on bonus are offered. Requirements include Minnesota CNA certification or enrollment in a program within four months, plus strong patient-care skills and reliability.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required in Minnesota or within four months of starting.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities (bathing, toileting, grooming, dining).
• Record vital signs and report changes to RN.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, and range of motion.
• Support nutrition needs and dining experiences for residents.
• Assist with medication-related tasks as directed by nursing staff.
• Document care interactions and communicate changes to the charge nurse.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

High school diploma or GED

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:

8 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Compensation:

Salary Range: $22.60 - $25.50

$7,500 Sign-on Bonus!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

Good Samaritan - Bethany is a 79-bed long‑term skilled care and transitional care facility located in Brainerd, Minnesota, in an area known as "The Heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area".

What's in it for you:

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full‑time or part‑time status)

Position Details:

• Full Time - 64 Hours a bi‑weekly pay period
• Night Shift - 10:00pm to 6:30am
• Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays
• Additional shift incentive of $1.25 for any hours worked from 6:00pm to 6:00am
• Additional weekend incentive of $1.25 an hour
• Sign-on Bonus (if eligibility requirements are met)
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in Minnesota, or the ability to become certified within 4 months.

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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