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

Sanford Health•Grand Island, NE

11d•$18 - $26

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, delivering age-appropriate care for residents’ physical and psychological needs according to their care plans. 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 position is at Good Samaritan Grand Island Village and is scheduled for 12-hour night shifts, 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m., 36 hours per week. The schedule includes every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
Required 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 the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily 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 the role’s facility and responsibilities require it, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

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 daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, and personal care.
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body-fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
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, assist residents with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements as appropriate, and support a positive dining experience.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Communicate changes in residents’ 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 residents to participate.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.