Certified Nursing Assistant PD

About the role

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), assisting in the implementation and delivery of clinical services to patients and families. Provides care to Treasure Coast Hospice patients as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant from the Florida State Board of Nursing
• Must be Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse (CHPNA) within 12 months
• Must maintain a current CPR (BLS) certification
• EMR system knowledge
• Must maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and current auto insurance
• Must demonstrate clinical competency upon hire and annually thereafter
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, caregivers, and other Hospice staff
• Must complete 12 hours of CEUs annually as well as additional company requirements
• Must be able to handle sensitive issues and work well with others
• Attendance is a condition of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide program development strategies for Treasure Coast Hospice in an organized, routine capacity to enable team cohesion
• Work collaboratively with other departments and demonstrate leadership for a comprehensive approach to program development
• Under the direct supervision of the RN and following the plan of care, provide comprehensive care to patients and families, including but not limited to:
  • Uphold Treasure Coast Hospice/Model Standards for patient visits and compliant documentation
  • Report all concerns about the patient or family to the RN Supervisor
  • Perform household services to maintain a safe and sanitary environment in areas of the home used by the patient
  • Light cleaning and laundering essential to patient comfort and cleanliness
  • Perform bed bath, sponge, tub, and/or shower bath
  • Provide hair shampoo, nail and skin care, and oral hygiene for each patient
  • Ensure safe transfer techniques and ambulation
  • Assist patients with normal range of motion and positioning
  • Ensure adequate nutrition and fluid intake
  • Follow all standards, policies, procedures, state, and federal regulations
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients and staff
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively and efficiently
  • Handle challenging work environments while maintaining a positive and professional image
  • Perform all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures, including thorough hand washing, use of disposable gloves where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled material
• Fulfill all responsibilities related to the success of the strategic plan of the organization, as requested and assigned

Working Conditions

• Standing, sitting, walking
• Lifting (raising or lowering without mechanical aids) up to 50 lbs
• Pushing or pulling, carrying objects
• Climbing (ascending or descending stairs or ladders)
• Crouching (bending at the knees), crawling (moving about on hands and knees)
• Stooping (bending at the waist), reaching (extending hands and arms in any direction)
• Handling (seizing, holding, grasping, or turning objects)
• Typing, picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingertips
• Using arm muscles frequently, using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods
• Transferring patients: from bed to chair, chair to bed, and chair to toilet

Additional Information

• OSHA Category I (involves routine exposure to blood and body fluids/tissues)
• Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency, crisis situation, or disaster (man-made or natural), including evacuation sites
• The position works in a smoke-free location, and adherence to all smoking restrictions is expected