CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PT Nights - Prairie View Gardens

Prairie View Gardens, a not-for-profit senior living community in Kearney, Nebraska, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for part-time night shifts in our assisted living department. This is an 8-hour shift position working 24 hours per week on a rotating schedule.

Clinical Setting

You will provide resident-centered nursing care in an assisted living environment, working under the supervision of a charge nurse. The facility serves seniors with a commitment to quality care in a Christian environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct personal care assistance with activities of daily living, 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 as appropriate
• Assist with meals and snacks, provide water and supplements, and create a positive dining experience
• Support food preparation and dining activities
• Administer prescribed medications as delegated by a licensed nurse and within scope of practice as defined by state regulations
• Collect non-invasive body fluid specimens and gather vital signs to assist providers and nursing staff
• Document outcomes related to resident care, medication administration, behavior, activity, and dietary intake
• Communicate changing conditions, medication follow-up, and care-related concerns to the charge nurse
• Provide housekeeping and laundry services to assist residents with maintaining clean living areas
• Assist with and document wellness and recreational programs, encouraging resident participation
• Deliver age-appropriate care related to physical and psychological needs per the resident's care plan
• Provide care to residents with dementia as needed based on facility location
• Follow infection prevention and control policies and proper Personal Protective Equipment use
• Provide direction to students when they are providing resident care as part of their training

Schedule

• Shift: 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM
• Every other weekend and holiday required
• Part-time, 24 hours per week
• Rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required based on departmental needs and resident census
• Committee meeting attendance may be expected

Required Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification with the State Board of Nursing
• Minimum age of 16
• Satisfactory completion of yearly department-specific competency testing
• Maintenance of continuing education credits, with a minimum of 12 hours required annually
• Maintenance of all department-specific required certifications
• When applicable for the state, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (may be required depending on facility and responsibilities as a Sanford Category II Driver)
• 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 assisted living

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $18.00 to $25.50 per hour
• $2,000 sign-on bonus available
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and life insurance (for qualifying employees)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

Additional Requirements

• Drug-free workplace policy: An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment
• Position requires flexibility to work varying shifts based on departmental needs and resident census