CNA FT Evening

Facility: GSS MN Battle Lake Ctr, Battle Lake, MN (105 Glenhaven Dr, Battle Lake, MN 56515).

About the role

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to residents during the scheduled work period in long-term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Delivers age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs as per the care plan. A member of the nursing team, accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic health care needs and daily living activities: bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, and obtaining/recording vital signs.
• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents.
• Assist residents in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment; provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Complete tasks related to food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience; assist with meals, snacks, water, and supplements.
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
• Communicate resident’s changing condition and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with clean living areas.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs; encourage resident participation.
• May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing required within four months of hire (enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement). CNA training and certification provided by the facility.
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• May require a motor vehicle report and valid driver’s license if classified as a Sanford Category II Driver; must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy.

Pay

$19.00 – $25.50 per hour depending on experience. $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• 8-hour evening shifts.
• Rotating weekends and holidays (additional shift differentials apply).

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work/life balance benefits.
• Generous time-off package.