Certified Nurse Assistant - Home Hospice

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Edgewood, MD

2d•Remote

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant for our Home Hospice unit. The Certified Nurse Assistant Home Hospice provides direct and indirect patient care under the supervision and direction of the RN case manager. Assists patients with activities of daily living (ADL), provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of patients.

Requirements

High school or GED graduate.
Completion of state-approved Nurse Aid 75-hour course.
Not listed on the State Abuse Registry where applicable.
Ability to read and write effectively in English.
Successful completion of Nurse Assistant exam required for certification.
Demonstrates basic mathematical skills.
Basic life support.
Computer literate.
Successful work employment history.

Nice To Haves

Nursing Assistant (Nursing Student) – Successful completion of first clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program.
Active student in Nursing Program.
Prior experience as Nurse Assistant in hospital/home care/long-term care.

Responsibilities

Ability to provide all ADL’s for Hospice patients
Reports pertinent information such as changes in client condition or behavior to the case manager or Assistant Nurse Manager.
Understands and has ability to follow the C.N.A. plan of care as directed by the case manager.
Attends IDT meetings when required and communicates significant information as it relates to personal care.
Documents completely and accurately on itinerary and visit records.
Documentation turned into the office within 24 hours of visit.
Attends and seeks out in-services to maintain certification.
Has knowledge of regulatory requirements as related to position.
Performs other duties as assigned.