Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Local Traveler

Sanford Health; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the U.S. is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to deliver compassionate care in long-term facilities. This role involves assisting residents with daily activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being, while adhering to infection control protocols. Ideal candidates have some experience in healthcare and must hold a CNA certification or be in progress towards obtaining one.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

$5 per hour float premium

$1.25 per hour weekend shift differential

$1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Required CNA certification within four months of hiring.
• Annual continuing education of a minimum of 12 hours required.

Responsibilities

• Provides resident-centered care and daily living assistance.
• Documents resident interactions and communicates conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with dining activities and ensures a positive experience for residents.

Skills

Resident-centered nursing care

Basic health care assistance

Communication

Infection prevention policies

Transfer techniques

Education

High school graduate or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification

Job description

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0 Salary Range: $17.75 - $25.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

• Support multiple locations within 150 miles of your permanent address
• Mileage reimbursement
• Additional $5 per hour float premium
• Additional $1.25 per hour weekend shift differential
• Additional $1.25 per hour evening/night shift differential; 6:00pm – 6:00am
• Required to work at least 30 hours per month
• Required to work at least one weekend rotation per month
• 3-month previous experience in Long Term Care required, 6 months preferred
• No contract required

Summary

The Nursing Assistant (NA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in long term care. Provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan. Considered a member of the nursing team and is expected to know, and will be held accountable for, following infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.

Job Description

Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities that may include, but are not limited to, bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate.

The NA aids providers and nursing staff members with procedures, if needed. Documents resident interactions as needed and the outcomes related to resident care, behavior, activity, and dietary. Communicates resident's changing condition and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs. Provides housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with keeping living areas clean and operational. Provides assistance and documentation with wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate. May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.

Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.

Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through Endorsement. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility. Colorado: Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required. Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required annually. Maintains all department specific required certifications. When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry. Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license. Also must be medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders request.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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