CNA PT Nights

Sanford Health•Albert Lea, MN

5d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents, delivering age-appropriate care based on their physical and psychological needs and the care plan. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). This is a part-time night position scheduled from 10:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., with 28 scheduled hours per week. The Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea is an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility in southern Minnesota.

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 the process of obtaining certification by endorsement. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; at least 12 hours of continuing education are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If applicable to the facility and assigned responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions as required by leadership.

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 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 transfers, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation and dining, help residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity and dietary needs.
Communicate changes in residents’ 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.