Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC), Float

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.

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.
• Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required.
• Maintains all department specific required certifications.

Department Details

• Mileage reimbursement provided for required travel.
• $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).

Experience Requirements

• 3 months experience in Long Term Care required (6 months preferred).

Scheduling Requirements

• Minimum of 30 hours per month.
• One weekend shift per month.

Benefits

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

Travel Requirements

• Travel required to support multiple locations within 150-mile radius of permanent address.

Skills

• Knowledge of and delivery of age-appropriate care.
• Transfer and repositioning techniques.
• Range of motion and passive exercises.
• Basic health care needs assistance.
• Documentation of resident interactions and care outcomes.
• Communication of resident's changing condition and care-related concerns.
• Collection of non-invasive body fluid specimens.
• Recording of vital signs.
• Housekeeping and laundry services.
• Participation in wellness and recreational programs.

Requirements

• Completion of CNA certification within four months of date into the position.
• Completion of QMAP certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
• Maintaining all department specific required certifications.

Benefits

• Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.
• Includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package.

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