Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Nursing Assistant - Certified

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePark River, ND, USA$21 - $25.50

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or 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.
Successfully 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.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry.
Depending on facility and required 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

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents during the scheduled work period under the supervision of a registered nurse, following the care plan and attending to residents' 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 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; 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 maintain residents' living areas.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
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 - Night Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Compensation:

Salary Range: $21.00 - $25.50

$5,000 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 Good Samaritan our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

Good Samaritan Society-Park River is a 60-bed facility with both skilled and basic care. The residents are supported by a caring team with primary assignments for continuity of care.

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)

Shift Details

11:00p-7:30a

Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

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.

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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