Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC), Local Traveler

Facility: GSS SD Miller Prairie Ctr, Location: Miller, SD, Address: 421 E 4th St, Miller, SD 57362, USA. Req Number: R-0274306

About the role

Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse in a long‑term care setting. Works as part of the nursing team, follows infection prevention and control policies, and assists with activities such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, transfers, range‑of‑motion exercises, food preparation, dining assistance, specimen collection, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness/recreational programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
• Assist with transferring, repositioning, and walking using proper techniques and equipment.
• Perform range of motion and passive exercises.
• Help with food preparation and dining, creating a positive dining experience.
• Assist residents with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements.
• Aid nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Document resident interactions, outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary.
• Communicate changing conditions and care 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, encouraging resident participation.
• May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 months experience in Long Term Care (6 months preferred).
• Minimum of 30 hours per month scheduled work.
• One weekend shift per month required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state‑certified CNA to be obtained within four months of hire (training provided by facility).
• Satisfactory completion of yearly department‑specific competency testing.
• Maintain at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
• Maintain all department‑specific required certifications.
• When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• If role requires driving, possess a valid driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle report, and be medically qualified per Sanford Driving Policy.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred (not required).
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long‑term care preferred.
• Ability to follow infection prevention and control policies and use PPE.
• Good communication and documentation skills.

Pay

• Salary range: $17.00 – $25.50 per hour.
• Premium pay: $7.00 per hour premium.
• Weekend shift differential: $1.25 per hour.
• Evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM): $1.25 per hour.

Schedule

• Shift pattern: Varies (PRN).
• Weekly hours: Varies.
• Minimum of 30 hours per month.
• One weekend shift per month required.