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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Certified Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHastings, NE, USA$18 - $25.50

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (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 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required, or the employee must become state certified within four months by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement; CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.
  • Employees must satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of at least 12 continuing education credits annually.
  • Employees must maintain all department-specific required certifications.
  • Where applicable, employees must be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) 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 essential driving functions under Sanford's Driving Policy.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care and provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Deliver age-appropriate care for residents' physical and psychological needs according to their care plans, and follow infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment requirements.
  • Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and 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.
  • 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 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 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

  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
  • Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

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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