CNA - Senior Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Nights - St. Vincent's

Facility: GSS ND Bis St Vincent Care Ctr, Bismarck, ND

About the role

The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to residents 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 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 the care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to follow infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Assists 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.
• Assists residents 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, creating a positive dining experience for residents; assists with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.
• Aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicates 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.
• Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs; encourages resident participation.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces.
• May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program, including documentation, scheduling, and leading restorative programs.

Requirements

• 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 (minimum of 12 hours annually).
• Maintains all department-specific required certifications.
• May be required to complete Restorative Nursing training within 6 months.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• May require a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license if the role classifies as a Sanford Category II Driver; must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off for qualifying positions.
• 401k retirement savings.
• Additional employee perks.
• Daycare partnerships within the community.
• Scholarships and sponsorships to help with further learning and education.
• Night, weekend, and pick-up shift differentials available.
• Direct access to your earnings daily.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Pay

Salary Range: $20.75 - $29.50 per hour. This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus of $2,500.

Schedule

• Shift: 8-hour night shifts.
• Job Schedule: Full time.
• Weekly Hours: 32.00.