CNA PRN

About the role

Facility: GSS MN Battle Lake Ctr. Location: Battle Lake, MN. Address: 105 Glenhaven Dr, Battle Lake, MN 56515, USA. This is a casual nursing assistant position providing resident‑centered care in a long‑term care setting under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• Delivers age‑appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per the care plan.
• Follows infection prevention and control policies and uses personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assists with basic health care needs including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care.
• Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment; 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.
• Aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.
• Documents resident interactions and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicates the 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.
• Assists with and documents wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.
• May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED preferred (not required).
• Minimum age of 16.
• 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 the facility.
• Must satisfactorily complete yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
• Minimum of 12 hours continuing education required annually.
• Maintain all department‑specific required certifications.
• When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• Depending on facility and responsibilities, may be classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license; must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions per the Sanford Driving Policy.

Pay

Salary Range: $22.60 - $25.50 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift: Varies.
• Job Schedule: PRN (as needed).
• Weekly Hours: Varies.
• Casual position requiring 6 shifts per month, including at least one weekend shift.
• Available to work AM, PM, or NOC shifts.