Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice House

Job Summary

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a hospice house setting.

Schedule

• Part-time, 14 hours per week
• Evening shift: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (3 days one week, 4 days the next)
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient's response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient's condition
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs
• Answers patients' calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration
• Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds
• Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment
• Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record
• Orients new patients and significant others to the hospice house
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam
• Wisconsin State-issued CNA certification required
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) – American Heart Association (AHA) required
• No experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with strong sense of autonomy
• Previous CNA experience in long-term care or hospital setting
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Willingness to learn and follow patient care plans as directed by RN
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality care