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:
Varies (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation:
Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50 This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign on
bonus!
Union Position:
No
Department Details
• Schedule will vary and include nights and weekends. Non-Block Scheduling.
• Additional $5 per hour FLEX premium with the agreement of the varying,
non-block schedule
• Additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential
• Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential; 6:00pm – 6:00am
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. 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678
or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.