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

Sanford Health•Grand Island, NE

7d•$19 - $28•Onsite

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 in accordance with each resident’s care plan and physical and psychological needs. The NA is part of the nursing team and is accountable for following infection prevention and control policies and using personal protective equipment appropriately. The position is full-time, working 12-hour night shifts from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m., with 36 scheduled hours per week. The schedule includes every other weekend and rotating holidays. The role is based at Good Samaritan Grand Island Village.

Requirements

Minimum age of 16.
CNA certification through the State Board of Nursing, or state certification 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.
Maintain a record of 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 position’s facility and responsibilities require driving, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license, and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions under Sanford’s Driving Policy.

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 collect non-invasive body fluid specimens.
Provide psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned residents.
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 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 residents’ changing conditions and care-related concerns or responses to the charge nurse.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services to help residents keep their living areas clean and operational.
Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, and encourage resident participation.
May participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.