Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care - Crossville/Fairfield Glade, TN - FT - Days
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Crossville
Posted on: October 11, 2021
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Job Description:
Create Your Career With Us! Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided
nearly 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a
commitment to quality care and service in a Christian
environment. Facility: GSS TN Crossville Fairfield Glade 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.
Provides assistance with basic health care needs including daily
living activities that may include, but are not limited to,
bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing/undressing, obtaining and
recording vital signs, and providing psychosocial support and other
personal care to assigned resident. Assists the resident in
transferring, repositioning, and walking using correct and
appropriate transfer techniques and equipment and also provides
range of motion and passive exercises. Completes tasks related to
food preparation and dining, while creating a positive dining
experience for the resident. Assists residents with meals and
snacks, provides water and supplements as appropriate. The NA 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. Provides assistance and documentation with
wellness and recreational programs and encourages residents to
participate. May participate in departmental/organization
committees and task forces as needed. Qualifications High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED)
preferred, but not required. Minimum age of 16. Prior clinical or nursing assistant
experience in long-term care preferred. Satisfactorily completes yearly department specific competency
testing and maintains a record of continuing education credits for
each year. A minimum of 12 hours continuing education are required
annually. Maintains all department specific required
certifications. When applicable, for applicable states, certified and registered
with the Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) Registry. Dependent on facility and required responsibilities, this role
may classify as a Sanford Category II Driver requiring a motor vehicle report and proof of valid driver s license. Also must be
medically qualified to perform the essential driving functions
of this position as per our Sanford Driving Policy per the leaders
request. Benefits The Good Samaritan Society 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, sick leave and paid time off. To
review your benefit eligibility, visit
https://good-sam.jobs/benefits . The Good Samaritan Society 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 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to
talent@sanfordhealth.org . The Good Samaritan Society has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An
accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment
background screening as a condition of employment. Job Function: Nursing
Location: Crossville, TN
Address: 100 Samaritan Way, Crossville, TN 38558,
USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40. 00
Starting Rate: $11.50
Req Number: R-75733
Featured: No
Keywords: Sanford Health, Chattanooga , Nursing Assistant - Long Term Care - Crossville/Fairfield Glade, TN - FT - Days, Other , Crossville, Tennessee
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