CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Evening Shift

Sanford Health; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health seeks a Nursing Assistant for their long-term care facility in Austin, MN. The role involves providing essential personal and nursing care to residents, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a positive living experience. Candidates must be certified and have a passion for patient care, as well as the ability to work evening shifts and weekends.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Evening shifts

Dietary assistance training

Qualifications

• Must be Certified Nursing Assistant in Minnesota.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Minimum age of 16.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with daily living activities and health care needs.
• Documents resident interactions and assists with wellness programs.
• Collects vital signs and communicates changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Resident-centered nursing care

Vital signs monitoring

Personal care assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32 Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.05$5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Union Position:

Yes

Department Details

Good Samaritan Society – Comforcare in Austin, MN is a 45-bed long-term care and transitional care facility located along the Cedar River in Southeastern Minnesota.

• Full Time – 64 Hours a bi-weekly pay period
• Evenings Shifts – 2:00pm to 10:30pm
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Sign-on Bonus (if eligibility requirements are met)
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant in Minnesota

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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