CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - Local Traveler

Sanford Health•Grand Island, NE

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to 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. This local traveler role requires travel to multiple locations within a 75-mile radius of the employee’s permanent address. It requires a minimum of 30 hours per month and one weekend shift per month. The role offers a $7-per-hour premium on all hours worked, plus a $1.25-per-hour weekend shift differential and a $1.25-per-hour evening/night shift differential for shifts between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM. The listed salary range is $17.00 to $25.50.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Three months of long-term care experience required.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, may need to 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

Six months of long-term care experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
In Colorado, depending on the facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment may be required.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements, while supporting 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 residents’ changing 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 residents to participate.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.