CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Flex - Bethany

Sanford; Brainerd, Bethany (MN, MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a full-time, 36-hour weekly position at Good Samaritan - Bethany in Brainerd, MN. The CNA provides resident-centered care, assists with daily living activities, transfers, meals, and documentation under RN supervision.

Eligible for sign-on and shift differentials. We offer advancement opportunities, education assistance, continuing education, and daily access to earnings; benefits vary by status.

Qualifications

• CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing or in process within four months.
• Minimum age 16; prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• 12 hours continuing education required annually.
• Completes yearly competency testing and maintains department CE credits.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic health care including daily living activities.
• Assist with transferring, repositioning and walking using proper techniques.
• Assist residents with meals and dining; ensure hydration and supplements as needed.
• Document resident interactions, vital signs and changes; communicate to RN.
• Support infection prevention policies and PPE usage; assist with wellness activities.

Skills

Caregiving

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Infection control

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Compensation

• Salary Range: $22.60 - $23.70
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

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

• POSITION PAID AT A PREMIUM WAGE
• Full-time - 36 hour per week Flex position
• Must be available to work all shifts(Days/Pms/NOCS)
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holiday
• Additional weekend incentive of $1.25 an hour
• Additional shift incentive of $1.25 for any hours worked from 6:00pm to 6:00am
• Sign-on Bonus (if eligibility requirements are met)

Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care (LTC). 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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