Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC) - PT Nights

Sanford Health•Atkinson, NE

2d•$22 - $26

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during the scheduled work period. Under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to the resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment. The NA assists assigned residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities; documents care and resident outcomes; and communicates changes in condition and care concerns to the charge nurse. The role may also include housekeeping and laundry, support for wellness and recreational programs, assisting providers and nursing staff with procedures, and participation in departmental or organizational committees and task forces. This is a part-time night-shift position with 12 scheduled hours per week. The shift is 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m.

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 through enrollment in a training program or obtaining certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required; training and certification are provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with at least 12 hours of continuing education annually.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
When 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, proof of a valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions when requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs, collect non-invasive body fluid specimens, and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment; provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Complete food preparation and dining tasks, help create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals, snacks, 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 a resident’s condition 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 appropriately.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.