Nursing Assistant, Certified, LTC - 12hr Dayshift

Sanford Health•Indianola, IA

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 in accordance with 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 role is at Indianola, a 105-bed senior skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The facility’s vision is to provide quality, dependable care at the right time. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required. Scheduled weekly hours are 36. An active CNA license is required at the time of hire. The position offers advancement opportunities, education assistance programs, continuing education, daily access to earned pay, and a benefits package that varies by full-time or part-time status. Generous night and weekend shift differentials are also noted.

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 by enrollment in a training program or pursuing certification through 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 continuing education hours are required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable in the state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Minimum age of 16.
If the role’s facility and responsibilities require driving, 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 Sanford policy.

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 activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining-related tasks, help residents with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements as appropriate, and support a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity and diet as needed.
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.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing, maintain annual continuing education credits, and maintain required department-specific certifications.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.