Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Full Time Days

Sanford Health•Davenport, IA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. This role provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The NA is expected to have knowledge of and deliver age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per the care plan. As a member of the nursing team, the NA is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use. Responsibilities include assisting with basic health care needs such as bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support. The NA also assists residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment, and provides range of motion and passive exercises. Tasks related to food preparation and dining, including assisting with meals and snacks, providing water and supplements, and creating a positive dining experience, are also part of the role. The NA may aid providers and nursing staff with procedures, document resident interactions and outcomes, and communicate changing conditions to the charge nurse. Collecting non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathering vital signs are also included. Additionally, the NA provides housekeeping and laundry services to help residents maintain clean living areas and assists with wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation. Participation in departmental/organization committees and task forces may also be required.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
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.
Maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year (minimum of 12 hours annually).
Maintains all department specific required certifications.
When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
May classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license (Dependent on facility and required responsibilities).
Must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request (Dependent on facility and required responsibilities).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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).
Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
Knows and follows 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.
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.
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.