Nursing Assistant Certified, Woodland LTC - PRN

70000 The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional weekend incentive

Shift incentive 1.25/hr (6pm-6am)

Holiday rotation

Job summary

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is seeking a Nursing Assistant (NA) to provide resident-centered care in a long-term care setting, under RN supervision. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and contribute to a safe, hygienic environment while following infection prevention policies.

This PRN position requires availability for 6 shifts per month, with two weekend shifts and holiday rotation. Additional weekend and after-hours incentives apply as noted.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum age 16.
• CNA certification required or in process within four months of start date.
• Annual competency testing and continuing education credits.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic health care including daily living activities (bathing, grooming, feeding) per care plan.
• Assists transferring, repositioning, and walking with proper technique.
• Completes food prep and dining tasks to create a positive dining experience.
• Assists with meals and hydration and documents care outcomes.
• Supports nursing staff with procedures as needed.
• Documents resident interactions and changes in condition for RN communication.
• Collects non-invasive specimens and records vital signs.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry assistance to maintain clean living areas.
• Supports wellness and recreational programs and encourages participation.
• May participate in committees or task forces.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Infection control

Education

CNA certification

GED preferred

Job description

Work Shift

Varying (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Compensation: Salary Range: $22.60 - $25.50

Union Position: No

PRN position. Must be available to work 6 shifts per month to include two weekend shifts and holiday rotation.

Additional weekend incentive of $1.25/hour. Additional shift incentive of $1.25/hour for any hours from 6pm-6am.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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

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