Hospice CNA

Job Description

Hospice CNA Full-Time Covering Ingham County

Responsibilities

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
• Communicates significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and/or other personnel involved with patient care.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
• Implements the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources.
• Aids the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
• Suggests revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
• Provides those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
• Documents medication regimen and updates medication profile according to established procedures.
• Treats patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner.
• Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• One year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant is required.
• A State-established or other Hospice Aide training program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR484.36 and a competency evaluation program is preferred.
• Experience in a home health environment is preferred.
• Fifty percent (50%) travel is required.
• The ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment is required.
• A valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks is required.

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

None specified

Benefits

Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at https://careers.elara.com/us/en/benefits

Pay

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience.

Schedule

Not specified