Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,174 - 35,128; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

Good Samaritan Society is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) in Windom, MN. The NA serves as a caregiver, providing resident-centered nursing care including daily living assistance, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

This position requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification, providing vital support with tasks such as bathing, grooming, and documenting care. Join a family-oriented work environment with competitive compensation and an attractive benefits package, including health insurance and 401(k) plans.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Minimum age of 16 required.
• CNA certification required within four months.
• 12 hours of continuing education required annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, and vital signs.
• Document resident interactions and communicate concerns to charge nurse.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services.

Skills

Resident-centered nursing care

Basic health care assistance

Record keeping

Infection prevention

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Facility Details

Facility: GSS MN Windom

Location: Windom, MN

Address: 705 6th St, Windom, MN 56101, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

Competitive Compensation

Competitive Compensation

• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Fun, Family Oriented Work Environment
• Generous Shift Differentials

Job 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. 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Required Information

Req Number: R-0262079

Job Function: Nursing

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