CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Nights

Sanford Health • Bloomfield, NE

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the CNA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment.

The CNA supports basic health care needs and activities of daily living, assists with transfers and mobility, helps residents with meals, and contributes to a positive dining experience. The position also includes obtaining vital signs, collecting non-invasive specimens, documenting resident interactions and care outcomes, communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse, and supporting housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational activities.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
• CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
• 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, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
• Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
• 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 as appropriate.
• Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
• Communicate changes in residents’ conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
• 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.
• May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

Benefits

• A $7,500 sign-on bonus is available.
• Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Robust benefits package, with benefits varying based on full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed