Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Hays, KS

19d•$17 - $26•Onsite

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 role is part of the nursing team and requires adherence to infection prevention and control policies and proper use of personal protective equipment. The NA assists with personal care and daily living activities, resident mobility and exercises, meals and dining, basic health observations, and resident activities. The role also includes documenting care and resident interactions, communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse, helping providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed, and assisting with housekeeping and laundry.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting through enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification by endorsement.
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, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, may need to meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED (preferred, but not required).
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
CNA training and certification are provided by the facility.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and other personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Transfer, reposition, and walk residents using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, snacks, water, and supplements as appropriate.
Provide psychosocial support and 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.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.