The Senior Nursing Assistant provides resident-centered care, including assistance with daily living activities, vital signs monitoring, and documentation of resident interactions. They also support clinical staff, maintain a clean environment, and assist with restorative nursing programs.
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: 32 Compensation:
$20.75 - $29.50 This position may qualify for a sign on bonus of $2500 Union Position: No Department Details Come join our team of caring and compassionate staff at our Bismarck facility!
· 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! Summary The Senior Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as an experienced caregiver to the resident 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 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.
Often works as a support to other clinical staff in addition to assuming own responsibilities. Leads in problem solving and maintaining high accountability. 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. May be responsible for completing tasks related to the Restorative Nursing program (including documentation, scheduling and leading restorative programs.
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.
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Candidates must hold a current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and have at least two years of clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and the role requires the ability to perform physical tasks related to resident care.