Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

sanford; New Underwood (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night/weekend differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Continuing education

Access to earnings daily

Benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide resident-centered care in long-term settings. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the nursing team under RN supervision. Infection control and patient comfort are essential parts of the role.

Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus and access to daily earnings, with shifts that include nights and weekends and opportunities for advancement and education assistance.

Qualifications

• CNA certification with State Board or enrolled in a CNA program within four months.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to meet required continuing education credits annually.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Record vital signs and report changes to RN in charge.
• Support nursing staff and maintain infection prevention practices.
• Assist with transferring, mobility, meals, and nutritious hydration.
• Document care interactions and participate in care planning.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Empathy

Education

CNA certification (State Board)

HS 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: 12 Hours - Rotating Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation: Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.50

$5000.00 sign on bonus!

Union Position: No

Department Details

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

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)

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.
• 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.