CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PT Nights

Sanford Health•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. 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, including age-appropriate support for physical and psychological needs. The Nursing Assistant is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment appropriately. The role is based at Hutchinson Village, a 65-bed senior skilled nursing facility that provides long-term and post-acute care. The position is scheduled for eight hours per week on night shifts. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
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; the facility provides them.
Complete annual 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, hold certification and registration 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 (preferred, not required).
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; 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 when 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.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.