Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Inpatient Hospice Unit - Weekends

Schuylkill • East Stroudsburg, PA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking health network offering opportunities for career growth. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and is a Magnet™ Hospital, recognized for nursing excellence. Several LVHN hospitals have received 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. This role is for a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in the Inpatient Hospice Unit, specifically for weekend shifts. The CNA provides hands-on personal care and activities of daily living according to the aide care plan, as directed by the Registered Nurse or Therapist, and functions as a member of the care team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Experience in a healthcare setting as a nursing assistant or nursing aide.
• Builds strong relationships with patients, family members, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to drive to patients homes, regardless of weather and traffic conditions, and manage schedule to meet patient needs.
• Ability to work in patient homes.
• Ability to work with and support terminally ill patients and their family members/caregivers.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and related activities within scope of practice for designated patients in strict accordance with the written plan of care.
• Assumes responsibility for and completes routine and complex assignments for assigned home care/hospice patients within the allotted period of time, including the completion of documentation of patient care provided and communication with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Observes changes in patient functional status and personal care needs; documents observations and reports changes and/or findings to supervising clinician or clinical manager as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED