Nursing Assistant, Certified - FT Night

Good Samaritan Society-Park River is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for full-time night shifts at our 60-bed senior care facility. You will provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting both skilled and basic care populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises
• Assist with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements, and create a positive dining experience
• Provide psychosocial support and companionship
• Aid nursing staff and providers with procedures as needed
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information
• Communicate residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation
• Participate in departmental committees and task forces as needed
• Follow all infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use requirements

Clinical Setting

This is a long-term care facility providing skilled and basic care to seniors. The nursing team uses primary assignments to ensure continuity of care.

Schedule

• Shift: 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Full-time position with 32 hours per week
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications
• Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing
• Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours required annually
• When applicable for your state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
• Depending on facility requirements, may need to be classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, requiring a valid driver's license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification to perform driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $21.00 to $25.50 per hour
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package
• Direct access to your earnings daily
• Advancement opportunities
• Various education assistance programs
• Continuing education support

Additional Requirements

• Drug-free workplace policy: An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment
• Accommodation requests for the online application process are available by calling 1-877-673-0854 or emailing talent@sanfordhealth.org