Certified Nursing Assistant – Local Traveler

Jobtailor

Pipestone (MN)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide resident-centered nursing care in a long-term care setting. You will perform daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support care plans under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes infection prevention, accurate documentation, and participation in wellness programs. Requirements include completing a CNA certification, 3 months (6 preferred) in long-term care, and the ability to travel within a 75-mile radius.

Qualifications

3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
Minimum of 18 years of age
CNA certification with State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position
CNA training and certification provided by facility
Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing
Maintains 12 hours continuing education annually
Maintains all department-specific required certifications
Travel to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address
Minimum of 30 hours per month
One weekend shift per month

Responsibilities

Serve as caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care
Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN supervision
Deliver age-appropriate care according to resident care plans
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use PPE
Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and other personal care
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive specimens
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking and ROM exercises
Complete food preparation and dining tasks; assist residents with meals, snacks, water and supplements
Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed
Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity and dietary information
Communicate changing resident conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse
Provide housekeeping and laundry services
Support wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed

Skills

Daily Living Assistance

Vital Signs Recording

Documentation of Care Outcomes

Infection Prevention & PPE

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Empathy

Problem-Solving

Repositioning Assistance

Education

CNA certification

Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry

Job description

Serve as caregiver to residents during scheduled work periods in long-term care
Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under registered nurse supervision
Deliver age-appropriate care according to resident care plans
Follow infection prevention and control policies and use personal protective equipment
Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and other personal care
Obtain and record vital signs and collect non-invasive body fluid specimens
Assist residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, range-of-motion and passive exercises
Complete food preparation and dining tasks; assist residents with meals, snacks, water and supplements
Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed
Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity and dietary information
Communicate changing resident conditions and care concerns to the charge nurse
Provide housekeeping and laundry services
Support wellness and recreational programs and encourage resident participation
Participate in departmental or organizational committees and task forces as needed

Requirements

3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
Minimum of 18 years of age
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
Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing
Maintains a record of continuing education credits; minimum of 12 hours continuing education annually
Maintains all department specific required certifications
When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, may require a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver’s license
Must be medically qualified to perform essential driving functions when applicable
High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required
Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred
Travel required to support multiple locations within 75-mile radius of permanent address
Minimum of 30 hours per month
One weekend shift per month

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in providing resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance in long-term care settings, while adhering to infection prevention protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of care outcomes. Holds a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification and is committed to ongoing education and competency testing.

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