Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (Straight Nights) - FT

Sanford Bemidji; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Senior Nursing Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing essential care and support to residents in a long-term care setting, ensuring their daily living needs are met with dignity and respect. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing assistance, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k retirement savings

Scholarships and Sponsorships for education

Direct access to earnings daily

Paid time off for qualifying positions

Qualifications

• Experience as a CNA with a focus on long-term care.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control policies.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Documents resident interactions and communicates changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Basic Health Care Assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Senior Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (Straight Nights) - FT

Apply locations CO, Loveland time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-0221176

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:

12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36Salary Range: $21.00 - $31.00Very generous Straight Night premium pay!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join our team of caring and compassionate staff at our facility!

· Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions

· 401k retirement savings

· Additional employee perks

· Scholarships and Sponsorships to help with further learning and education

· Night, weekend, and pick up shift differentials/incentives available!

•Direct access to your earnings daily!

Summary

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Demonstrates expert level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assists other staff as needed.

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

Often works as a support to other clinical staff in addition to assuming own responsibilities. Leads in problem solving and maintaining high accountability.

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.

May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program (including documentation, scheduling and leading restorative programs.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum age of 16. Two years' clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.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.May be required to complete the Restorative Nursing training within 6 months.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 motorvehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions ofthis position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Sanford 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].

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Sanford Health, one of the largest health systems in the United States, is dedicated to the integrated delivery of health care, genomic medicine, senior care and services, global clinics, research and affordable insurance.

Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization includes 44 hospitals, 1,400 physicians and more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations in 26 states and nine countries.