Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care
Company: Avera Health
Location: Fordyce
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Majestic Bluffs/Avera Sister James Care Center
Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Night Shift (United States of
America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed
below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.75 - $26.00
Position Highlights *May be eligible for $1500 sign on bonus! Hours
: Night shift: 5:30pm-6:00am, every 3rd wknd/hol; 72hrs/2wks
Medication Aide required within 120 days with HS Diploma/GED You
Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with
compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our
patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview The Nurse
Assistant is in training to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. The
Nurse Assistant will provide direct, personal care and services to
residents in the skilled nursing facility, which meet the physical
academical, social and spiritual needs on a daily basis to maintain
and improve their highest level of independent function. What you
will do In training to become Nurse Assistant certified and/or
Medication Aide certified. Provides assistance to residents with
their activities of daily living. Performs routine and non-routine
duties as directed by nursing staff. This may includes but not
limited to assisting patients with bathing and dressing needs,
shaving, oral hygiene, bed making, transfers into and out of bed,
repositioning, toileting needs, serving and collecting food trays,
encouraging and/or assisting with feeding, answering call lights,
insuring a clean environment, transporting patients upon admission
and dismissal, assisting with ambulation and orienting/reorienting
of resident to the facility environment to insure resident safety.
Performs blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration and
weight. Documents concise and factual information on the
appropriate forms. Performs or assists residents in performing
specific medical care activities in accordance with established
policy and procedure to contribute to the patient's plan of care.
This includes assisting residents in performing restorative
exercises, collecting specimens as directed by nursing staff.
Assessing and documenting completed cares. Provides feedback to
nursing staff immediately on status or changes in patient
conditions, pain management, and other important concerns. Assists
with restocking supplies and maintaining appropriate work
environment in unit including cleaning procedures. Participates in
providing emotional, educational and spiritual support for
families. Complies with all aspects of resident rights including
confidentiality and privacy. Report all allegations of resident
abuse or misappropriation of resident property. Understands and
follows established policy and procedures related to fire, tornado,
evacuation, disaster plan, universal precautions, infection control
procedures, hazardous and chemical communication program. Maintains
an environment that is clean and safe for all residents, families
and staff. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to
work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential job function
satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform
position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with
others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential
job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue
hardship to the employer. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: Certified Nurse Aide
(CNA) - Licensing Board in the state of practice within 120 Days
Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:
High School or GED Equivalent Expectations and Standards Commitment
to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values,
and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our
community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and
stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,
Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and
sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team
environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and
ensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safety
principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but
not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if
applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer a
wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time
employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,
healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and
into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free
health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera
High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution
for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and
mentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran
Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request an
accommodation for help with your online application, please call
1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
Keywords: Avera Health, Bellevue , Nursing Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Long Term Care, Healthcare , Fordyce, Nebraska
