CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Nights - St. John's Center

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as caregiver to residents in long‑term care, providing resident‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The CNA follows infection‑prevention policies, uses personal protective equipment, and documents care activities.

• Provides resident‑centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned resident under RN supervision.
• Delivers age‑appropriate care addressing physical and psychological needs per the resident’s care plan.
• Adheres to infection‑prevention and control policies and proper PPE use.
• Assists with basic health‑care needs, including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support.
• Assists residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct techniques and equipment; provides range‑of‑motion and passive exercises.
• Prepares food and creates a positive dining experience; assists residents with meals, snacks, water, and supplements as appropriate.
• Aids providers and nursing staff with procedures when needed.
• Documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
• Communicates changes in resident condition and care concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collects non‑invasive body fluid specimens and gathers vital signs.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to keep resident living areas clean and operational.
• Supports wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation.
• May participate in departmental or organization committees and task forces as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred (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 ability to obtain state certification within four months of hire (training provided).
• Completion of yearly department‑specific competency testing and maintenance of continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually).
• Maintenance of all department‑specific required certifications.
• When applicable, registration with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry.
• If classified as a Sanford Category II Driver, must provide a motor vehicle report, a valid driver’s license, and meet medical qualifications per Sanford Driving Policy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work‑life balance benefits.
• Generous time‑off package (PTO accrued every two weeks).

Schedule & Compensation

Full‑time position – 40 hours per week.

• Shift: 10 pm – 6:30 am (8‑hour night shift), with every other weekend and holiday work.
• Salary range: $18.00 – $25.50 per hour.
• Sign‑on bonus: $7,500.
• Paid time off accrued bi‑weekly.

Location

Facility: GSS NE Kearney St John’s Center
Address: 3410 Central Ave, Kearney, NE 68847, USA