CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Days - St. Luke's Village

Sanford Health•Kearney, NE

23h•$18 - $26•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 care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The CNA is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The role is at St. Luke’s Village, a 60-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. The position is full-time, with 32 scheduled hours per week. An active Nebraska CNA license is required at the time of hire.

Requirements

Active Nebraska CNA license required at time of hire.
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.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all required department-specific certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Minimum age of 16.
High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
If the position’s responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation and dining, help 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 changes in residents’ 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.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.