CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PT Straight Nights

Sanford Health • Alma, NE

1d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role delivers age-appropriate care according to each resident’s physical and psychological needs and care plan, while following infection prevention, control, and personal protective equipment policies.

The position is at Good Samaritan Alma, a 53-bed skilled nursing facility with a separate assisted living community. The work schedule is 24 hours per week on straight night shifts, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Compensation is listed as $17.00–$25.50, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus and night shift differentials.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Required CNA certification through the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position by enrolling in a training program or 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 department-specific required certifications.
• Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person Registry.
• If the role’s facility and responsibilities require it, 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 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 and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
• Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
• Help with 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.
• Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
• Communicate residents’ changing conditions and care 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

• Advancement opportunities.
• Education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct daily access to earnings.
• Benefits package, which varies by full-time or part-time status.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Night shift differential of $2.50 Monday through Thursday and $3.75 Friday through Sunday, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed