Sanford Health
Location
Park River, North Dakota
Salary
$21 - $26 / HOUR
Provide resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, and mobility under RN supervision. Monitor resident conditions, document interactions, and ensure a safe, restful environment during overnight shifts.
Requires a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or enrollment in a training program to obtain certification within four months. High school diploma or GED is preferred, and candidates must be at least 16 years old.
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation:
$21.00 - $25.50 $5,000 Sign On Available Union Position: No Department Details Reliability & Accountability Consistently dependable during overnight hours when staffing is lean. Trusted to maintain routines, complete rounds, and ensure resident safety with minimal supervision. Strong Observation & Early Detection Skilled at noticing subtle changes in condition such as breathing patterns, skin integrity, confusion, or discomfort. Promptly reports concerns to nursing staff to prevent complications. Calm, Resident-Centered Care Provides a quiet, reassuring presence for residents who may feel anxious, confused, or restless at night—especially those with dementia. Expertise in Dementia & Sundowning Care Experienced in supporting residents with sundowning behaviors by using redirection, reassurance, and a calm environment to reduce agitation during nighttime hours. Time Management & Task Prioritization Balances frequent rounds, repositioning, toileting, brief changes, and documentation efficiently while maintaining high-quality care. Sleep & Comfort Focus Promotes restful sleep by minimizing disruptions, addressing needs proactively, and maintaining a quiet, safe environment. Independent Work Ethic Confident in working independently while still collaborating effectively with nurses and team members when needed. Emergency Readiness Prepared to respond quickly and appropriately to overnight emergencies such as falls, changes in condition, or acute distress. Strong Communication & Shift Handoff Provides clear, thorough reports to day shift staff, ensuring continuity of care and that all resident needs and updates are communicated. Compassion & Patience Demonstrates patience and empathy with residents who may be lonely, confused, or require extra reassurance during the night. Support for Team Workflow Helps prepare residents and environments for the day shift, contributing to smooth transitions and overall team success. Summary The Nursing Assistant (NA) 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). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.
Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also 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. The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the 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 and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed. Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but 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 date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility. Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications. When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry. Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.
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