Nursing Assistant, Certified - Full Time Nights

Sanford Health•Ottumwa, IA

5d•$19 - $24

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance, delivering age-appropriate care based on residents’ physical and psychological needs and their care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The NA assists with basic health care needs and activities of daily living, resident mobility and exercise, meals and dining, and personal care. The position also supports providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed, documents resident care and interactions, communicates changes or concerns to the charge nurse, and helps maintain residents’ living areas. The NA may assist with wellness and recreational programs and participate in committees or task forces as needed.

Requirements

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (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 certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Minimum age of 16.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is preferred.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, a Sanford Category II Driver classification may require a motor vehicle report, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions, at the leader’s request.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, 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.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, support a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff members with procedures when 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.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.