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Sanford Health

Nonprofit health system operating hospitals

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 11
Part-timeMandan, ND, USA

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 of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification is required, or the employee 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.
  • Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of at least 12 continuing education hours annually.
  • Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
  • Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
  • Depending on facility and responsibilities, the position 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 long-term-care residents under the supervision of a registered nurse, following the care plan and addressing 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, 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.
  • Prepare food and support dining; 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.
  • 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

  • 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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