Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Hays, KS

1d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in a long-term care setting during scheduled work periods. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents, following care plans and delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The NA helps residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities; documents care and resident interactions; communicates changes in condition to the charge nurse; and supports housekeeping, laundry, wellness, and recreational programs. The position is full-time, with 36 scheduled weekly hours, working 8-hour day shifts.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of entering the position by enrollment in a training program or pursuing certification through endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Successfully complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits; a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education is required annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
Depending on facility and responsibilities, the position may require a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Assist with food preparation, dining, meals, and snacks; provide water and supplements as appropriate and support a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
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 residents keep their 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.