CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Straight Nights

Sanford Health • Alma, NE

1d • $17 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in a long-term care setting. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the assistant provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing age-appropriate physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment.

The position is at Good Samaritan Alma, a 53-bed skilled nursing facility with a separate assisted living community. It is a full-time, straight-night position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with 12-hour shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Compensation is listed as $17.00–$25.50, with a $2,500 sign-on bonus. Night shift differentials are $2.50 Monday through Thursday and $3.75 Friday through Sunday, for hours worked from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Required CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position through enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification by endorsement.
• CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
• Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
• Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours annually.
• Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
• When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• If the role is designated as a Sanford Category II Driver, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving 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

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

Benefits

• A $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Various education assistance programs.
• Continuing education.
• Direct access to earnings daily.
• Benefits package, with benefits varying according to full-time or part-time status.
• Night shift differential of $2.50 Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Night shift differential of $3.75 Friday through Sunday from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed