CNA - Full Time - Straight Nights

Facility: GSS ND Larimore Ctr • Location: Larimore, ND • Full-time night shift (12 hours) • 36 weekly hours

About the role

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods 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 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 including daily living activities: bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
• Help residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment; provide range of motion and passive exercises.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks, ensuring a positive dining experience; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information.
• Communicate residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas.
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs; encourage resident participation.
• Support providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as required.

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; certification must be obtained within four months of hire (facility provides training and certification).
• Satisfactorily complete yearly competency testing and maintain continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintain all required certifications, including UAP Registry where applicable.
• May require a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle report (dependent on facility needs).

Pay

Salary range: $21.00 – $25.50 per hour (based on experience) plus extra differential for night shifts. $10,000 sign-on bonus paid within the first 60 days of employment.

Schedule

• Full-time, 36 weekly hours.
• 12-hour night shifts.
• Every other weekend and holiday required.

Benefits

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