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

Sanford Health•Grand Island, NE

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 according to each resident’s care plan, addressing physical and psychological needs with age-appropriate care. The role is part of the nursing team and requires following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The position is based 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. Work includes every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
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 obtaining 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.
When applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living and basic health care activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and other personal care.
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and provide range-of-motion and passive exercises.
Support food preparation and dining, assist 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 diet.
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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.