Senior CNA - Full Time Days

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: 40

 Compensation:

Salary Range

• $20.75 - $29.50

$5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!!

 Union Position: No

 Department Details Good Samaritan Society – Mandan Sunset is a 128-bed facility offering long-term care, skilled nursing services, in-house dialysis, post-acute care, and restorative therapy. Nearly all residents enjoy private rooms and bathrooms, providing added comfort and privacy. As a faith-based, nonprofit organization, we are committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and welcoming environment. At Mandan Sunset, you will be part of a dedicated and diverse care team that values compassion, respect, and meaningful connections with residents, clients, and colleagues alike. Summary The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Demonstrates expert level experience as a certified nursing assistant and assists other staff as needed. 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

Often works as a support to other clinical staff in addition to assuming own responsibilities Leads in problem solving and maintaining high accountability 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 May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program (including documentation, scheduling and leading restorative programs.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required Minimum age of 16 Two years' clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing 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 May be required to complete the Restorative Nursing training within 6 months

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 talentsanfordhealth.org.