The CNA salary in North Dakota is higher than the U.S average and can range depending on where in the state you are employed and at what type of health care center. If you enjoy helping people and looking out for their health, you might want to think about becoming a certified nursing assistant or CNA. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, a CNA helps take care of a patient’s healthcare needs.
A CNA can find work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, adult day care canters, assisted living facilities and even in personal homes. A CNA has daily contact with patients and provide for their basic quality-of-life needs and are able to gather vital information about a patient’s condition. Being a CNA allows you to take home a good salary and offers you the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping people in need.
In the United States, the average salary for a CNA is around $20.55 an hour or $23,726 a year. In the state of North Dakota, according to Indeed.com, the salary of a CNA is a bit higher than average at about $14.33 an hour or $28,716 a year.
Check out this list from Salary.com which shows the average CNA salary in North Dakota for popular cities:
$49600 Bismarck
$48800 Dickinson
$49600 Fargo
$46200 Grand Forks
$49600 Mandan
$48800 Minot
$49600 West Fargo
As North Dakota has a large rural population, there is some effort being made to get CNAs to work out of the major cities. Many health care companies in North Dakota are now offer luring benefits in an effort to get more skilled and experienced CNAs to work in remote areas. Because of the high demand for CNAs in remote areas, you could be in a position to negotiate for higher wages if you accept a rural posting.
The number of CNA positions in the state is expected to grow in the coming ten years, mostly because the elderly population in the state has been constantly increasing. This means more openings in nursing homes, as well as more demand for CNAs to provide long term care services and work in Alzheimer’s units. The demand for CNAs is also expected to cause a rise in their pay.
The following is a current list of the average annual incomes of CNAs in North Dakota according to the setting:
Self Employed – $47,000
Hospital – $31,000
Home Health Agencies – $30,000
Nursing Home – $24,000
Home Care – $23,000
Most facilities employing CNAs in North Dakota also offer benefits such as paid leaves and sick days. If continuing education is important to you, look for an employer that allows for paid training for their employees. Many employers of CNA’s in North Dakota will pay for training in exchange for work during a specific time period. This period can range for six months to two years.
Visit this page to find the nursing assistant classes in ND that are nearest you as well as the schools requirements to become enrolled. Programs in North Dakota are mandated by the state to provide hands on skills training as well a clinical study course. Together the programs take about 75 hours of training to complete.