Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Nursing Assistant - Multiple Teams

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11

Part-timeBismarck, ND, USA$17 - $25.50

About the Job

Requirements

At least 3 months of experience in long-term care is required.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
A Certified Nursing Assistant certification from the State Board of Nursing is required, or the employee must be a state-certified CNA within four months of starting by enrolling in a training program or pursuing certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.
Depending on the facility in Colorado, a Qualified Medication Administration Person certification from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment is required.
Employees must complete yearly department-specific competency testing, maintain a record of continuing education credits, complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually, and maintain all required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, employees must be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry.
Depending on the facility and responsibilities, the role may require a motor vehicle report, a valid driver's license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under a registered nurse's supervision, addressing their physical and psychological needs according to care plans and age-appropriate practices.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents keep their living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Travel to support multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the permanent address.
Work at least 30 hours per month and one weekend shift per month.

Desired Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Six months of long-term care experience is preferred.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.

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)



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Compensation:

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50





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Department Details

Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address

Premium Pay Rates:
• $7/hour premium on all hours worked
• $1.25/hour weekend shift differential
• $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Experience Requirements:
• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)

Scheduling Requirements:
• Minimum of 30 hours per month
One weekend shift per month

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 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.

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 [email protected].

About the Company

Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Sanford Health is a large nonprofit health system that delivers hospital care, elder and post-acute services, and related health care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and senior care facilities across the Midwest. It operates by integrating multiple care settings into one system, supported by research and global health initiatives. Its model combines acute hospital care, long-term care, and post-acute services under a single organization, with a strong emphasis on philanthropy and mergers to expand reach and capabilities. The company differentiates itself through its breadth of services across the care continuum, extensive rural and regional presence, and a history of strategic mergers that create a full-spectrum care model rather than focusing on a single niche. Sanford Health’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible health care to communities, advance pediatric care and medical research, and extend health services through global clinics and partnerships.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4.5M
Headquarters: Fargo, ND
Founded: 1894

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