Nursing Assistant, Certified, LTC - 12hr Dayshift

Sanford Health•Indianola, IA

8d•$18 - $26

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 in accordance with each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The position is at Indianola, a 105-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The schedule is 12-hour day shifts, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for 36 scheduled hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required. The stated salary range is $18.00–$25.50. An active CNA license is required at the time of hire.

Requirements

Active CNA license required at time of hire.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (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 by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Minimum age of 16.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits; a minimum of 12 continuing education hours is required 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 based on facility and responsibilities, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions under Sanford Driving Policy as requested 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 daily living and personal care, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, and psychosocial support.
Help residents transfer, reposition, and walk using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, support a positive dining experience, assist with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
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 residents keep their 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 PPE.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.