CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Evenings - Prairie View Gardens

Sanford Health•Kearney, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a caregiver to residents in assisted living during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a charge nurse, the CNA provides resident-centered nursing care and assistance with daily living. The role is at Prairie View Gardens, a 45-bed senior assisted living facility. The CNA provides age-appropriate care according to each resident’s care or service plan, supports physical and psychological needs, and follows infection prevention and control policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment. Depending on the location, the role may include care for residents with dementia, delegated medication administration within the scope of practice, and assistance with transfers and mobility. This position is scheduled for evening shifts from 2:15 p.m. to 10:45 p.m., with 32 scheduled hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. The nursing department operates around the clock, and rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or schedule changes may be required based on staffing and resident census.

Requirements

Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing is required.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of credits.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the position’s facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle report, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in assisted living.

Responsibilities

Provide basic health care and daily living assistance, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, and range-of-motion or passive exercises when required, using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Support food preparation and dining, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
When applicable, assist providers and nursing staff with procedures and collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens and vital signs.
When applicable, administer prescribed medications delegated by a licensed nurse and within state-defined scope of practice.
Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate changes in resident condition, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
When applicable, provide housekeeping and laundry services to help keep residents’ living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage residents to participate.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Complete annual department-specific competency testing and maintain required continuing education and certifications.
Work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as required; committee meeting attendance may also be expected.
Provide direction to students when they are delivering resident care, treatment, or services as part of their training.