LNA - Long Term Care (Nights)
About The Position
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to join the long-term care clinical team. Under the direct supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), this role provides direct basic nursing care, assists residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), and carries out restorative care protocols. The role emphasizes protecting resident rights, promoting patient dignity, and delivering high-quality, resident-centered care in a supportive healthcare setting. The position is identified as a nights role and serves long-term and restorative care residents. The assistant supports residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration, safety, and privacy, while communicating significant changes in residents’ conditions to licensed nursing staff.
Requirements
- Active state Nursing Assistant License or Certification (CNA or LNA).
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- At least 1 year of recent CNA/LNA experience in a long-term care, skilled nursing, or restorative facility.
- Flexibility to float between nursing units as clinical volume requires.
- Complete COVID-19 vaccination series.
- Strong interpersonal and observational skills.
- Commitment to resident privacy and rights.
- Physical stamina for patient transfers.
- Empathetic approach to geriatric care.
Nice To Haves
- Prior travel experience.
- Experience in a small or rural facility.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with bathing, grooming, dressing, and skin-care protocols according to individual Resident Care Plans.
- Assist residents with ambulation, positioning, range-of-motion exercises, safe transfers, turning, and general mobility.
- Assist residents with feeding and fluid intake; perform caloric counts, support toileting needs, and track bowel and bladder activity by measuring intake and output.
- Attend shift report before beginning resident care.
- Promptly notify RN/LPN staff of significant changes in resident condition or environmental concerns.
- Maintain a safe environment by following emergency protocols, redirecting wandering or confused residents, and preventing falls.
- Use proper infection-control practices at all times.
- Maintain resident confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and respect residents’ spiritual and personal beliefs.
- Encourage residents to participate actively in their own care at their optimal functioning level.
- Float between nursing units as clinical volume requires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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