Nursing Assistant, Certified (Straight Weekends)

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS ND Park River

Location: Park River, ND

Address: 301 Co Rd 12B, Park River, ND 58270, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 24.00

Salary Range: 21.00 - 25.00

Pay Info: $2,000 Sign On Available

Department Details

Join our amazing nursing department today!! Day Shift: 6:00a-2:30p Evening Shift: 2:30p-11:00p Night Shift: 11:00p-7:30a 12 Hour Shifts (Rotating Not Required): 6:00a-6:30p and 6:30p-7:00a We have Full Time and Part Time shifts available. Sign On Bonus if Certified: $5,000 for FT Hours $2,000 for PT Hours Perks: - Block schedule with flexibility - No Rotating Shifts - Wages based on experience - OT available upon request - Daily pay options available - Fantastic sign on bonus - Family oriented work environment

Good Samaritan Society-Park River is a 60-bed facility with both skilled and basic care. The residents are supported by a caring team with primary assignments for continuity of care. The community of 1400 has progressive medical facilities, including eye clinic, dental clinic and hospital/clinic. The school is newly remodeled. Nearby is world-class walleye fishing. Winnipeg, Canada is within a three-hour drive for expansive cultural experiences.

We offer great benefits to our employees:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO accrual starting on your first day
• Continuing education (CE)
• Leadership development
• Growth opportunities

Job 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.