Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care - PRN

Sanford Health•Loveland, CO

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, delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. The NA is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The position is in a senior skilled nursing facility providing assisted living, long-term, and post-acute care services. Staff must cover at least four shifts per month, including one weekend shift. The work shift is 12 hours with varied shifts. Active CNA licensure is required at the time of hire.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at time of hire.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification through endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required; the facility provides them.
Minimum age of 16.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with 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, 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, at the leader’s request.

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 daily living and basic health care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Help residents transfer, reposition, and walk 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.
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 residents to participate.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.