Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Nursing Assistant - Certified, Long Term Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHoward, SD, USA$19 - $25.50In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED 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 state Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required, or the applicant must become state-certified 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.
The employee must satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of at least 12 continuing-education hours annually.
The employee must maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, the employee must be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry.
Depending on the facility and required 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.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Deliver age-appropriate care addressing residents' physical and psychological needs according to their care plans, while following infection-prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment.
Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food-preparation and dining tasks, help 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 when 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.

Desired Qualifications

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

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:

8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Compensation:

Salary Range: $19.00 - $25.50

$10000.00 sign on bonus!



Union Position:

Department Details

Come join one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At Howard our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What’s in it for you:

· Generous night and weekend shift differentials

· Advancement opportunities

· Various education assistance programs

· Continuing education

· Direct access to your earnings daily

· Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

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 [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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