Nursing Assistant, Certified, (LTC) - Part-time - Nights

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

1d•$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 appropriate to residents’ physical and psychological needs and care plans. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The position is in a skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. It is scheduled for 28 hours per week on the night shift. Compensation is $18.00–$25.50 per hour, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The role is a non-union position.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Must hold Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or become state-certified within four months of starting by enrolling in a training program or obtaining certification through endorsement.
Satisfactorily complete annual department-specific competency testing and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Complete at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
For applicable facilities and responsibilities, 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 if requested by leadership.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and personal protective equipment requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance 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 transferring, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation and dining, including helping residents with meals and snacks and providing 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.
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.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.