C.N.A.-Hospice

WVU Medicine

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The C.N.A. assists hospice patients with activities of daily living and personal care. In collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team, the C.N.A. provides direct and indirect nursing care using the nursing process under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Care is provided according to assigned work systems and functions, the RN’s plan of care, age-specific needs, and applicable standards and procedures. Most work takes place in the patient’s home and may involve extensive travel. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, current Certified Nursing Assistant licensure from the applicable state authority, a valid driver’s license, and CPR certification within 30 days of hire. The C.N.A. must demonstrate knowledge of the specialized needs of terminally ill patients and be able to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts. This is a 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position with WVUHS Home Care in Clarksburg, West Virginia.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant licensure from the applicable state authority: Maryland Board of Nursing, Ohio Department of Health, Pennsylvania Department of State, or West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources.
Valid driver’s license.
CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts.
Ability to perform concentrated and complex mental activity and manage complex, highly technical situations.
Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to changing workloads and assignments.
Ability to make sound independent judgments and collaborate appropriately with multidisciplinary team members.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and procedures.
Effective reading and comprehension skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, basic math skills, and legible reading and writing.
Knowledge of the specialized needs of terminally ill patients and applicable safety policies and procedures.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Provide personal and hygienic care at every visit according to the care plan, basic care standards, age-specific needs, and applicable policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment within the limitations of the patient’s home.
Protect patient privacy and dignity and respect the patient’s property while providing care.
Complete assignments in a timely manner.
Follow the plan of care assigned by the Registered Nurse.
Relay critical information about the patient’s condition to appropriate staff and confer with the primary nurse about the initial plan of care and updates.
Document patient status and services provided in the appropriate areas according to documentation policies and procedures.
Report observed changes in patient condition, including changes in comfort, and abnormalities in vital signs to Registered Nurses.
Use supplies effectively and support cost containment.
Perform care procedures including measuring vital signs; lifting, moving, positioning, transferring, and ambulating patients; range-of-motion activities; bed-making; personal hygiene; assistance with elimination; measuring patient weights; and case care.
Provide personal hygiene care including oral and denture care, bathing, back massage, perineal care, hair care, shaving, nail care, and changing clothes.
Assist with elimination using a bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, and ostomy care as applicable.
Identify the stages of death and dying.
Operate a motor vehicle safely and use a telephone, fax machine, beepers, and computer to maintain the flow of information.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including those related to side rails, fall risks, tuberculosis precautions, and hand washing.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws.