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

Sanford Health•Hastings, NE

7d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant serves as a caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the role provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance according to each resident’s care plan, including age-appropriate care addressing physical and psychological needs. The Nursing Assistant is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment. The position is based at Good Samaritan Hastings Village, The Villa Assisted Living, and is scheduled for evening shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. The schedule includes every other weekend and rotating holidays.

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 the position through enrollment in a training program or the certification-by-endorsement process.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
Satisfactorily complete yearly department-specific competency testing.
Maintain a record of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs 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-related tasks, help create a positive dining experience, and assist residents with meals and snacks.
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 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 resident participation.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.