CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Nights

Sanford Health•Bloomfield, NE

16h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. The CNA delivers age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs in accordance with care plans and follows infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies. This position is at Bloomfield, a 70-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The shift is 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Compensation is $18.50–$25.50, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus available. The role provides assistance with personal care and daily living activities, supports resident mobility and dining, documents care and communicates changes in resident condition to the charge nurse. It also includes housekeeping and laundry assistance, support for wellness and recreational programs, and other duties as needed. An active Nebraska CNA license is required at time of hire.

Requirements

Active Nebraska CNA license required at time of hire.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position by enrollment in a training program or through the certification-by-endorsement process.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If applicable to the facility and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements, while helping create a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate changes in residents’ conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.