Certified Nursing Assistant- Hospice

Description

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.03 – $34.59. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Aids professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

What you will do

• Assists in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Performs basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assists patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
• Provides patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Maintains unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Documents relevant patient care data.
• May provide clerical support to the unit; doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.

What you bring

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year. Preferred: experience in an acute care facility. Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Credentials: Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington. Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support Skills.
• Department / Location Specific Notes: Food Handlers Permit required. Working Conditions: Lifting Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). Performing hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA). Environmental Conditions: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Department / Location Specific Notes

Longview - Richard Nau Hospice House Food Handlers Permit required. Working Conditions: Lifting Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). Performing hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA).

Department / Location Specific Notes

Working Conditions: Lifting Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). Performing hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA).

Department / Location Specific Notes

Environmental Conditions: Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Department / Location Specific Notes

Mental/Visual: Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth Total Rewards

P业PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

Application Instructions

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