Certified Nurse | Long Term Care

Freeman Regional Health Services; Freeman (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Health insurance premiums partially •

Retirement matching up to 5%

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

Freeman Regional Health Services is seeking Certified Nursing Assistants to provide essential daily care for residents in a compassionate, team-oriented setting.

You will assist with ADLs, document care, and support families while adhering to care plans and safety policies. Training and mentorship are available as part of a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• CNA certification or ability to complete CNA courses within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to work the specified hours and perform essential job functions.
• Visual acuity and clear communication required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Perform routine and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff.
• Document concise, accurate information on forms.
• Report patient status changes, pain management and concerns to nursing staff.
• Provide emotional, educational and spiritual support to residents and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

CNA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Freeman, SD Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Freeman Regional Health Service is looking for individuals to join our growing, team-oriented organization.

Position Highlights

Full Time or Part time (Both Eligible Full Benefits)

Work Shifts Available

Day Shift (6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) Night Shifts (6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.) Weekends/Holidays

A Brief Overview

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant allows you to directly make a meaningful difference in people's lives by providing essential daily care and emotional support.

You have the chance to impact the lives of people based on the care you provide. The relationships you build with the residents and their families will impact you for the rest of your life.

What you will do

Provide assistance to residents with their activities of daily living. Perform routine duties and non-routine duties as directed by nursing staff. Duties may include but not limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs, personal hygeine, transfers into and out of bed, repositioning, toileting needs, answering call lights, insuring a clean environment. Document concise and factual information on the appropriate forms. Perform or assist residents in performing specific medical care activities in accordance with established policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care. Provide feedback to nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Participate in providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for families. Comply with all aspects of resident rights including confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident abuse or misappropriation of resident property. Understanding and following established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado, evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Mentor new employees and assists with their orientation. Lead, by example, following Freeman Regional Health Services CARE standards.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience

Must be 16 years or older. CNA Certified or the ability to complete the CNA courses to become certified within 60 days of hire.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Benefits

You Need & Then Some Freeman Regional Health Services is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO is available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Freeman Regional Health Services pays a portion of health insurance premiums for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Freeman Regional Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.