State Registered Nursing Aide - Homecare

The State Registered Nursing Assistant is an individual who, under the direction of a registered nurse, provides personal care services within the guidelines of the IDT care plan to patients admitted to Community Hospice.

Responsibilities

• Must function within the policies and procedures of Community Hospice.
• Provides personal hygienic care to patients in their home setting.
• Will make home visits to provide basic care as deemed necessary by the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Will discuss the need for increased or decreased frequency of visits with the registered nurse as deemed necessary.
• Performs routine nursing procedures under the direction of a registered nurse, including but not limited to enemas, catheter care, range of motion exercise, body positioning and alignment, and decubitus care.
• May request and deliver needed supplies required for routine care.
• May demonstrate use of medical equipment with proper body mechanics to family members.
• Demonstrates proper body positioning and skin‑care techniques that promote decubitus prevention to patient/family.
• Monitors and documents vital signs.
• Reports noted changes or family concerns to the registered nurse or Director of Homecare Services.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, contract team members, patients, families, physicians, and others in the health‑care community.
• Documents care in a legible and timely manner.
• Records equipment and supply use in a proper manner.
• May assist in replenishing stock and maintaining the supply room in neat and accessible order.
• Must attend monthly staff meetings and nursing staff meetings as requested.
• Must attend in‑service programs to maintain certification qualifications.
• May assist with housekeeping needs as deemed necessary.
• Follows the guidelines for universal precautions when providing patient care.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures and regulations regarding patient care, conduct, safety, fire, security, risk management and patient privacy rules.
• Participates in on‑call duties as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. 8‑hour shift, Monday to Friday.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified as a home health aide by the State Board of Nursing.
• Completion of a state‑approved certified nurse assistant course and test.
• One year of experience in a patient‑care position in a hospital, nursing home, or related health‑care facility.
• Current in health requirements requested by Community Hospice.
• Continuing education requirements maintained in accordance with Kentucky and Ohio licensure/certification standards.
• Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility, dependability, and intelligence.
• Effective communication skills with team members, clients, and family members.
• Ability to work independently of direct on‑site supervision.
• Ability to participate in Federal and State Healthcare Programs.
• Ability to pass a driving records check, criminal background check, and pre‑employment drug screen.

Work location: In person.