Certified Nursing Assistant
About the job
- High school graduation or a general equivalency diploma is preferred but not required.
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.
- A Certified Nursing Assistant certification from the State Board of Nursing is required, or the employee must obtain state CNA certification within four months of starting by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement. CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.
- Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
- Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
- Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry.
- Depending on facility and responsibilities, the role may require a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver's license, and medical qualification to perform the essential driving functions under Sanford's Driving Policy at the leader's request.
- Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents in long-term care under the supervision of a registered nurse, following the care plan and addressing residents' age-appropriate physical and psychological needs.
- Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
- Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital-sign collection and recording, 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.
- Complete food preparation and dining tasks, create a positive dining experience, 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 as needed.
- 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 residents to participate.
- Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
- Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
About the company
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, North Dakota
Founded
1894
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What believers are saying
- Sanford's September 2026 AI tools saved 100,000 hours and reduce clinician burden.
- The North Memorial deal unlocks $600 million for Robbinsdale and Maple Grove modernization.
- September 23, 2026 da Vinci 5 surgery in Bismarck strengthens Sanford's procedural depth.
What critics are saying
- Minnesota's August 28, 2026 oversight agreement constrains service cuts until 2036.
- Unions and nurses have challenged the North Memorial deal, prolonging integration and staffing friction.
- If Twin Cities economics disappoint, Sanford's urban-expansion thesis collapses into a rural-only payer squeeze.
What makes Sanford Health unique
- Sanford's 60-hospital rural-urban system spans Sioux Falls, Fargo, Bismarck, and Minneapolis.
- The September 1, 2026 North Memorial merger adds EMS, trauma, and urban referrals.
- Sanford's 1,100 clinical trials and nearly 80 virtual specialties broaden access across seven states.
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