CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Nights

Sanford Health•Bloomfield, NE

3d•$19 - $26

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Bloomfield, a 70-bed senior skilled nursing facility providing long-term and post-acute care. The CNA serves as a caregiver to residents during the scheduled work period, providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse. Care must address residents’ physical and psychological needs and follow their care plans, infection prevention and control policies, and personal protective equipment requirements. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week on 8-hour night shifts. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. Compensation is $18.50–$25.50 per hour, with a $7,500 sign-on bonus available. An active Nebraska CNA license is required at the time of hire.

Requirements

Active Nebraska CNA license required at time of hire.
CNA certification through 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 certification-by-endorsement process.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 continuing education hours are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver based on facility and job responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions as required by Sanford policy.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living and personal care, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Transfer, reposition, and walk residents using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, assist 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.
Communicate residents’ changing 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.