Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Local Traveler

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care.
• Assists residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, creates a positive dining experience, assists with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
• Aids providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicates residents' changing conditions 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 resident participation.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of hire by being enrolled in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement.
• CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.
• Colorado: Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits; minimum 12 hours continuing education 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 responsibilities, may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license; must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy.

Pay

Compensation Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Schedule

Work Shift Varies (United States of America); Scheduled Weekly Hours 0