CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Days

Sanford Health•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the role provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The Nursing Assistant is part of the nursing team and is expected to follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately. The role supports residents with personal care, mobility, meals, vital signs, specimens, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness and recreational activities. It also assists providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed, documents resident care and interactions, and communicates changes in residents’ conditions and related concerns to the charge nurse. The position is at Hutchinson Village, a 65-bed senior skilled nursing facility serving long-term and post-acute care residents.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certification within four months of starting the position through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
Complete annual department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable in the relevant state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the position’s facility and responsibilities require driving, 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

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Help residents transfer, reposition, and walk using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Perform food preparation and dining-related tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
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.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.