Travel CNA - Long-Term Care with Premium Pay

sanford; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay $7/hour

Weekend shift differential $1.25/hour

Evening/night shift differential $1.25

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide resident-centered care in long-term care facilities under RN supervision. Responsibilities include basic health care tasks, vital signs, documentation, and support of daily living activities.

Requirements include CNA certification, minimum 18 years old, and 3 months LTAC experience (6 months preferred). Scheduling includes at least 30 hours per month with at least one weekend shift monthly.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 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.
• Colorado: Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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 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.

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide resident-centered care in long-term care facilities under RN supervision. Responsibilities include basic health care tasks, vital signs, documentation, and support of daily living activities.

Requirements include CNA certification, minimum 18 years old, and 3 months LTAC experience (6 months preferred). Scheduling includes at least 30 hours per month with at least one weekend shift monthly.