Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan; Black Hawk (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Good Samaritan in Rapid City, SD is hiring a Nursing Assistant (NA) to provide resident-centered care under RN supervision. You will perform daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support the care plan while maintaining infection control standards.

The role requires CNA certification; GED is acceptable with training. This is a full-time, on-site position with a 40-hour work week and a sign-on bonus. Prior long-term care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required with State Board or in process within four months.
• GED or high school diploma preferred but not required.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• Minimum 12 hours of continuing education annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, gathering vital signs.
• Assist with transfers, mobility and range of motion.
• Assist with meals and dining to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Document resident interactions and communicate changes to the charge nurse.
• Support infection prevention and PPE use.
• Assist with wellness and recreational programs.

Skills

Vital signs

Daily living assistance

Infection control

Education

CNA certification (State Board)

GED or high school diploma

Long-term care experience preferred

Job description

Careers With Purpose Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS SD Rapid City St Martin

Location: Rapid City, SD

Address: 4825 Jericho Way, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.50

Pay Info: $3500.00 sign on bonus!

Department Details Great updated building!

Job Function: Nursing

Job 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. 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.

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

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Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.