Nursing Assistant - Community Living Center
The Nursing Assistant at Confidential Client provides essential patient care and support under the supervision of licensed nursing staff, assisting with both physical and behavioral health needs in a hospital or long-term care setting. This role involves direct patient interaction, use of medical equipment, observation and reporting of patient status, and may include precepting new nursing assistants to ensure quality care delivery.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is looking for a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient/resident care in a Community Living Center setting. This role supports licensed nursing staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care across preventative, acute, sub-acute, chronic, maintenance, and hospice services.
- Provide basic and intermediate nursing care under the supervision of RNs/LPNs.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, transferring.
- Monitor and report changes in patients’ physical or emotional status to supervisors in a timely manner.
- Perform routine clinical tasks (specimen collection, blood glucose checks, bladder scan operation, use of continuous passive motion devices) as trained.
- Support implementation and documentation of components of the nursing care plan.
- Communicate effectively with patients/residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Act as a preceptor for new Nursing Assistants when assigned, coordinating orientation and assessing practical experience.
- Recognize and respond to emergent care situations (basic life support, bleeding control, behavioral crises) while awaiting additional assistance.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet the minimum qualification criteria below. All references to grade levels reflect internal classification (GS-3 to GS-5).
- United States Citizenship is required (appointments of non-citizens are only considered where allowed by policy).
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe and effective written and verbal communication.
- Meet ONE of the following for baseline Nursing Assistant qualification:
- Six (6) months of general experience demonstrating ability to acquire NA knowledge and skills; OR
- One year of education above high school with courses related to nursing assistant duties; OR
- Completion of an intensive, occupation-related training program of less than one year as a Nursing Assistant.
- Grade-based experience/education requirements:
- GS-03: Entry level — meets the basic requirements above.
- GS-04: One year of NA or related medical experience OR two years of post-high-school education with relevant coursework; plus demonstrated KSAs (patient care, therapeutic communication, equipment use, observation/reporting).
- GS-05: One year of progressively responsible NA experience equivalent to GS-4 OR bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework; plus demonstrated KSAs including precepting, recognizing emergent conditions, and supporting complex care needs.
- Ability to perform physical requirements: extended periods standing/walking, frequent bending, lifting, stooping, pushing/pulling, lifting arms overhead as required by patient care.
- Preferred: previous hospice or long-term care experience (preferred, not required).
Physical & Work Environment
- This position requires fitness, strength, and agility to perform routine and emergency patient care tasks.
- Duties include regular patient handling, mobility assistance, and other physically demanding activities.
- Questions regarding physical demands or environmental factors can be discussed during pre-employment evaluation.
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: Full time
- Salary range (provided by the client): $41,986 - $68,551 per year. This range is the posted base salary for the role.
Location
- Saint Cloud, MN (on-site — this is not a remote role)
Why Join (Confidential Client)
- Work in a Community Living Center environment delivering meaningful care to patients/residents.
- Opportunities for professional development and progression across GS levels.
- Contribute directly to patient recovery and quality of life as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Keywords & Search Tags
- Nursing Assistant Saint Cloud MN
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Community Living Center
- Patient care / Long-term care
- Hospice care / ADLs
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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