Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Hays, KS

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 according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. 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 based at Good Samaritan Hays, a 45-bed skilled nursing facility with a supportive team environment. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts. The starting rate is $17.00–$25.50 per hour. An active CNA license is required at hire.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
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.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits each year.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When applicable in the relevant state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the role’s facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license, and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when requested by leaders.

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.
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 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 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.