CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - 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).

Responsibilities

• Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
• Knows and follows infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.
• 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 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.
• Mileage reimbursement provided for required travel.
• Colorado: Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required.
• Maintains all department specific required certifications.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Knowledge of infection prevention and control policies and Personal Protective Equipment use.
• Ability to provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance.
• Ability to document resident interactions and communicate resident's changing condition.
• Ability to collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs.
• Ability to provide housekeeping and laundry services.
• Ability to aid providers and nursing staff members with procedures.
• Ability to participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces.

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. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.