Hospice State Tested Nursing Assistant

About the Role

At Elara Caring, we care where you are and believe the best place for your care is where you live. As a Hospice C.N.A / H.H.A. in Cuyahoga County, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to over 60,000 patients daily in their preferred home setting. This position requires commitment, compassion, and a dedication to our mission of providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

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, 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.
• Assists 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 requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Collaborates 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.
• Implements all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(K) with employer match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement.

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.