CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Straight Nights

Good Samaritan Society NE Alma is seeking a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant for straight night shifts in our long-term care facility. As a CNA, you will provide resident-centered nursing care and daily living assistance to assigned residents under the supervision of a registered nurse, working in a not-for-profit organization committed to quality care and service for seniors.

Clinical Setting

This position is based at GSS NE Alma, a long-term care facility located at 719 Brown St, Alma, NE 68920.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct resident care including bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing and undressing
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Assist residents with transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct transfer techniques and equipment
• Provide range of motion and passive exercises
• Assist with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements, and create a positive dining experience
• Provide psychosocial support and personal care to assigned residents
• Aid providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed
• Document resident interactions, care outcomes, behavior, activity, and dietary information
• Communicate residents' changing conditions and care-related concerns to the charge nurse
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and proper Personal Protective Equipment use
• Participate in departmental and organizational committees and task forces as needed

Schedule

• 12-hour night shifts
• Full-time position
• 40 hours per week
• Shift differentials: Monday-Thursday $2.50, Friday-Sunday $3.75

Required Qualifications

• Minimum age 16
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing, or state certified CNA within four months of hire date by being enrolled in a training program or in the process of obtaining certification through endorsement
• CNA training and certification provided by facility
• Satisfactory completion of yearly department-specific competency testing
• Maintenance of continuing education credits; minimum 12 hours annually required
• Maintenance of all department-specific required certifications
• When applicable for the state, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
• Depending on facility requirements, may require valid driver's license and motor vehicle report as a Sanford Category II Driver, with medical qualification to perform essential driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care

Compensation

• Salary range: $17.00 - $25.50 per hour
• $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Shift differentials as noted above
• Direct access to earnings daily

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling options available
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement plan
• Salary increases
• Referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Paid time off
• Compassionate leave
• Education assistance
• Scholarships and sponsorships
• Continuing education support
• Years of service recognition program
• Verizon and AT&T discounts

Additional Requirements

• Drug-free workplace policy; accepted offer requires drug screen and pre-employment background screening
• Position may require driving; medical qualification to perform essential driving functions required per Sanford Driving Policy when applicable