CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Days - St. John's Center

Sanford Health•Kearney, NE

8d•$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 nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, including care appropriate to residents’ physical and psychological needs. The CNA is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. This position is at St. John’s Center, a 56-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The scheduled shift is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday rotation required. The role is full-time, with 40 scheduled hours per week. An active Nebraska CNA license is required at the time of hire.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting by enrollment in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement.
An active Nebraska CNA license is required at the time of hire.
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.
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 role responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and valid driver’s license and meet the medical qualifications for 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 transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining tasks, help create a positive dining experience, 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 dietary needs.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.