Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA - Local Traveler

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Aids in wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to participate.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

Requirements

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred)
• Minimum of 30 hours per month
• One weekend shift per month

Qualifications

• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• 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 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.
• Colorado: Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for each year.
• Maintains all department specific required certifications.

Department Details

• Travel required to support multiple locations within 150-mile radius of permanent address
• Mileage reimbursement provided for required travel
• Premium Pay Rates: $5/hour premium on all hours worked. $1.25/hour weekend shift differential. $1.25/hour evening/night shift differential (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• A generous time off package

Pay

• $17.00 - $25.50

Schedule

• PRN
• Weekly Hours: Varies