CNA Senior Certified Nursing Assistant FT FLEX

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 Americas heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Compensation:

Salary Range: $20.75 - $29.50 This position may qualify for a sign on bonus of $2500

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nations largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.
At Augusta Place Good Samaritan Bismarck ND our vision is to provide quality dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

Augusta Place is a 65-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care services. There is also a 16-bed Assisted Living facility attached.

Whats 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
Flex
Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

*Active LPN license required at time of hire.

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 residents 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) on facility and required responsibilities this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motorvehicle report and proof of valid drivers license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions ofthis position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC