Nursing Assistant, Certified - Full Time Nights

Sanford Health•Ottumwa, IA

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. 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 in an age-appropriate manner. The NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The role includes assisting with personal care and activities of daily living, supporting safe transfers and mobility, helping with meals, collecting vital signs and non-invasive specimens, and assisting providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed. The NA documents resident interactions and care-related outcomes, communicates changes in condition and concerns to the charge nurse, and helps maintain clean and operational living areas. The NA also supports wellness and recreation programs and may participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces.

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.
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.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If the 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 requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care is 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 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, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff members 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 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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.