Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
About the role
We are looking for a dedicated candidate to join our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to service our patients in the Grandstrand area. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) serves as a vital link between patients, healthcare services, and community resources, ensuring seamless access to care and improving the quality-of-service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Visit patients in their homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) to facilitate visits with providers and specialty services.
- Deliver medications and durable medical equipment (DME) to ensure patients have timely and safe access to essential supplies.
- Perform visits in homes and facilities (ALF and ILF's) in your designated service area.
- Communicate effectively via phone, email, Microsoft Teams, Athena, in-person, etc.
- Provide compassionate personal care to hospice patients in their homes, including bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, and toileting.
- Absorb and transfer patients safely, assist with transfers, repositioning, and fall prevention support.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks related to patient care (changing linens, cleaning care areas, laundering patient items).
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient condition changes, including skin integrity, appetite, comfort levels, and safety concerns.
- Report any significant changes in patient condition to the hospice nurse or clinical team promptly.
- Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) while promoting dignity, comfort, and independence.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
- Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring adequate hydration based on care plans.
- Deliver medications to patients' homes, review instructions, and perform medication reconciliation, ensuring accuracy between current medication lists and what is found in the home.
- Cook and coordinate telehealth visits between patients and pharmacists, specialists, therapists, and primary care providers, ensuring patients receive timely care.
- Perform routine venipuncture for laboratory testing and ensure proper specimen handling and labeling.
- Collect blood specimens during home or facility visits as needed to support patient care and diagnostics.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Aide required.
- Certifications or licenses must be in good standing.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred, but willingness to complete training and demonstrate competency is required.
- Previous experience in public health or home health preferred.
- Experience with DME delivery or logistics operations preferred.
- Must be proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
- Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.
- Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity.
Qualifications
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working condition.
- Must have a clean driving record and experience operating vehicles in a professional capacity.
Skills
- Proficient in using technology tools and platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, and electronic medical records.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
Employer Matched 401K
Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
Employer Matched HSAG
Generous PTO Package
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Vehicle Allowance
Pay
This is a full time, salary-based position with 8-hour shifts (8:00AM-5:00PM; Monday-Friday)
Schedule
The Following Service Area(s) Are Available
Little River/North Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach
Murrells Inlet
Murrells Inlet/Myrtle Beach
Georgetown/Murrells Inlet
Conway
Andrews/Hemingway