CNA - Millard - FT Days

Sanford Health•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as a caregiver to residents in long-term care during scheduled work periods. 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 and 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 position is at Sanford Health’s Millard Center and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts. CNA training and certification are required and provided by the facility. A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required; applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
CNA certification from the State Board of Nursing, or state-certified CNA status within four months of starting by enrollment in a training program or pursuing certification through 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 in the relevant state, be certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
If required by the facility and responsibilities, meet Sanford Category II Driver requirements, including a motor vehicle report, valid driver’s license and medical qualification to perform essential driving functions.

Nice To Haves

Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

Provide basic health care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing.
Obtain and record vital signs and provide psychosocial support and personal care.
Assist residents with transferring, repositioning and walking using appropriate techniques and equipment, and 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 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.
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed.
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment.