CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Evenings - Prairie View Gardens

Sanford; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift differentials (night & weekend)

Education assistance

Continuing education

Direct access to earnings daily

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Sanford Health in Nebraska is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant for Prairie View Gardens. The role covers evening shifts (2:15 pm–10:45 pm) with a 32-hour weekly schedule, providing resident-centered care in a 45-bed assisted living setting.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with night/weekend differentials and advancement opportunities. Responsibilities include basic nursing tasks, vital signs, medication assistance as delegated by a licensed nurse, and daily living support, along with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Minimum age 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• CNA certification with State Board of Nursing required.
• Annual continuing education credits requirement.
• UAP Registry certification where applicable.
• Driving license and vehicle check may be required as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including feeding and mobility.
• Record vital signs and document care provided.
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Support housekeeping and laundry to keep resident areas clean and operational.
• Engage residents in wellness and recreational activities as part of care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA certification

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift

8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Compensation

• Salary Range: $18.00 - $25.50
• $2,000 Sign On Bonus Available!

Union Position

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At Prairie View Gardens, our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! Prairie View Gardens is a 45 bed senior assisted living facility.

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)

Shift Details

• 2:15 pm - 10:45 pm
• Every other weekend and holiday rotation required
• Active Nebraska CNA license required at time of hire

Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as caregiver to the resident during the scheduled work period in assisted living (AL). The NA provides resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under the supervision of a charge nurse.

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. Depending upon location, they may assist 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.

Depending upon location the NA may aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures and/or collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs. Depending upon location the NA may administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within their scope of practice as defined by state regulations. NA documents the outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary. NA must communicate changing condition, medication follow-up and care related concerns/responses to the charge nurse. Depending upon location, NA may provide 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.

The NA has knowledge of and delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care/service plan. Depending upon the location, may need to be knowledgeable of providing care to tenants with dementia. The NA is 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.

The nursing department provides care 24 hours/day; any of those hours may be an expectation of employment specific to the needs of the department, possibly with varying shifts. These needs change dependent upon staffing availability and resident census. Will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Specific shift assignments will be made based on nursing area and by location. Committee meeting attendance may be expected at times. When students are providing resident care, treatment, and/or services as part of their training, any/all employees may be asked to provide direction to the students.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age of 16.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in assisted living preferred.
• Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing.
• 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