CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN - St. John's Center

Sanford Health • Kearney, NE

3d • Onsite

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, delivering age-appropriate care based on residents’ physical and psychological needs and their care plans. The CNA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment.

The role includes supporting residents with personal care, mobility, meals, wellness activities, and daily living needs; assisting providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed; documenting resident interactions and care outcomes; and communicating changes in residents’ conditions to the charge nurse. The position is PRN, with pickup shifts available across day, evening, and night schedules at St. John’s Center, a 56-bed senior skilled nursing facility providing long-term and post-acute care.

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 the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
• Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with 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 the role’s 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 graduation or a 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.
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks and help create a positive dining experience.
• 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 as needed.
• Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 by full-time or part-time status.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed