CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PT Rotating Shifts

Sanford Health•Bloomfield, NE

2d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident-centered care at Bloomfield, a 70-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The CNA serves as a caregiver during scheduled work periods and provides daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse. Care is delivered according to residents’ care plans and their physical and psychological needs. The CNA is part of the nursing team and must follow infection prevention and control policies, including appropriate personal protective equipment use. The position is part-time, scheduled for 20 hours per week on rotating eight-hour shifts. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. An active Nebraska CNA license is required at the time of hire. Compensation is $18.50–$25.50 per hour, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available. Benefits vary according to full-time or part-time status.

Requirements

Active Nebraska CNA license required at the time of hire.
CNA certification through the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position by enrollment in a training program or by obtaining certification through endorsement.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain required department-specific certifications.
When applicable, certification and registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED; preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
A valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report may be required depending on facility and responsibilities; must also be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when applicable.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with daily living activities, 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 transfers, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation and dining, including meals, snacks, water, and supplements, and help create a positive dining experience.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.