CNA - Millard - FT Days

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE

2d•Onsite

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 each resident’s care plan, with attention to age-appropriate physical and psychological needs. The NA is part of the nursing team and is responsible for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment (PPE). The role includes helping residents with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities; supporting providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed; documenting care and communicating changes or concerns to the charge nurse; collecting non-invasive specimens and vital signs; and helping maintain residents’ living areas. The position is at Sanford Health’s Millard Center and is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting the position by enrollment in a training program or while obtaining certification through endorsement.
CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility.
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.
Where applicable, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, provide a motor vehicle report and proof of a valid driver’s license and be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy, as requested by leadership.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist residents with activities of daily living, 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.
Support food preparation and dining, assist residents with meals and snacks, and provide water and supplements as appropriate.
Assist providers and nursing staff members with procedures as needed.
Document resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and diet.
Communicate residents’ changing 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.