CNA - Millard - PT Nights

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE

1d•$17 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned long-term-care residents during scheduled work periods, under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The role delivers age-appropriate care addressing residents’ physical and psychological needs as outlined in their care plans. The NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment appropriately. The position assists residents with personal care, mobility, meals, health observations, housekeeping, laundry, and wellness or recreational activities. It documents care and observations, communicates changes in residents’ conditions to the charge nurse, and may assist providers and nursing staff with procedures or participate in committees and task forces as needed.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting by enrollment in a training program or by obtaining certification through endorsement.
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 required department-specific certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the facility and responsibilities require driving, 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.
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, collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens, provide psychosocial support, and document resident interactions and care outcomes.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Communicate residents’ changing 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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.