CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Days

Sanford; Saint Ansgar (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night/weekend shift differentials

Advancement opportunities

Education assistance programs

Direct access to earnings daily

Job summary

Sanford Health in Saint Ansgar, IA is hiring Nursing Assistants (CNA) for day shifts. Scheduled weekly hours are 36 with a compensation range of $17.00 to $25.50 per hour and a $3,500 sign-on bonus eligible.

The role involves resident-centered nursing care, daily living assistance, vital signs, and coordination with the nursing team under an RN. Strong infection control and documentation are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of date into the position.
• Annual continuing education requirements and competency testing are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance under RN supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities including bathing, toileting, grooming, and feeding.
• Record vital signs and report changing resident condition to charge nurse.
• Assist with transfers, mobility, and range of motion exercises.
• Participate in infection prevention and PPE usage and maintain cleanliness.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Compensation:

Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

$3,500.00 Sign on Bonus Eligible!

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922.

At Good Samaritan- St. Ansgar, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this!

What's in it for you:

• - Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• - Advancement opportunities
• - Various education assistance programs
• - Continuing education
• - Direct access to your earnings daily
• - Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)

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.

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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