Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care - FT - Dayshift

Sanford Health•Olathe, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in a long-term care setting. 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, with attention to age-appropriate physical and psychological needs. 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 position is at Olathe Good Samaritan, a skilled nursing facility specializing in long-term and post-acute care. The schedule is dayshift, with 8-hour shifts and 32 scheduled hours per week. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. Compensation is listed as $18.00–$25.50, and an active sign-on bonus is offered. The facility offers advancement opportunities, education assistance programs, continuing education, direct access to daily earnings, and a benefits package that varies by full-time or part-time status. Night and weekend shift differentials are also noted.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certification within four months of starting the position through enrollment in a training program or certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly 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.
If applicable to the facility and responsibilities, 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.

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 daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, 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.
Support food preparation and dining, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide 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 dietary needs.
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 residents maintain clean and operational living areas.
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.