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

Sanford Health•Hastings, NE

7d•$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, the NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, addressing age-appropriate 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 assists with personal care, vital signs, transfers, mobility, meals, and other daily activities; supports residents’ psychosocial needs; documents care and resident interactions; communicates changes or concerns to the charge nurse; and helps maintain residents’ living areas. The position also supports wellness and recreational programs and may assist with procedures or participate in committees and task forces. This is a full-time evening position at Good Samaritan Hastings Village, Perkins Pavilion. The shift is 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with every other weekend and rotating holidays. Scheduled hours are 40 per week.

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 starting through enrollment in a training program or the process of obtaining certification by endorsement.
Complete yearly department-specific competency testing satisfactorily.
Maintain at least 12 hours of continuing education annually and maintain a record of continuing education credits.
Maintain all department-specific required certifications.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED (preferred but not required).
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.
A valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle report may be required if the role’s facility and responsibilities classify it as a Sanford Category II Driver; medical qualification to perform essential driving functions may also be required at the leader’s request.

Responsibilities

Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with the resident’s care plan.
Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing, vital signs, psychosocial support, and other personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion activities, and passive exercises using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Complete food preparation and dining tasks, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet as needed.
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.
Follow infection-prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.