CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant - Local Traveler

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Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS KS Ellis Ctr
Location: Ellis, KS
Address: 1101 Spruce St, Ellis, KS 67637, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly

Hours:

Varies
Salary Range: $17.00 - $25.50

Department Details

• Travel required to support multiple locations within 150-mile radius of permanent address
• Mileage reimbursement provided for required travel
• Premium Pay Rates:
• $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)

• 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).
• Delivers age-appropriate care related to the physical and psychological needs of the resident as per care plan.
• Follows infection prevention and control policies and uses Personal Protective Equipment as required.
• Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily living activities (e.g., bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and recording vital signs) and psychosocial support.
• Assists residents with transfers, repositioning, walking, and uses correct transfer techniques and equipment; provides range of motion and passive exercises.
• Completes tasks related to food preparation and dining, and supports a positive dining experience; assists residents with meals and snacks and provides water and supplements as appropriate.
• Aids providers and nursing staff with procedures as needed and documents resident interactions and outcomes related to care, behavior, activity, and dietary needs.
• Communicates changes in resident condition and care-related concerns to the charge nurse.
• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens and records vital signs.
• Provides housekeeping and laundry services to maintain clean living areas.
• Supports wellness and recreational programs and encourages resident participation.
• May participate in departmental/organization committees and task forces as needed.

• High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Prior clinical or nursing assistant experience in long-term care preferred.
• 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. CNA training and certification required and provided by facility.
• Colorado:
  Depending on facility, Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP) certification with the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment required.
• Satisfactorily completes yearly department-specific competency testing and maintains continuing education credits (minimum 12 hours annually) and required certifications.
• When applicable, certified and registered with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry in applicable states.
• Dependent on facility responsibilities, may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and valid driver’s license; must be medically qualified to perform driving functions per Sanford Driving Policy.

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Benefits may include health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time-off package. For more information about Total Rewards, visit

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call or email talent.

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0267030
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No