Certified Nursing Assistant

Treasure Coast Hospice• Fort Pierce, FL, US, FL

15d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), assisting with the implementation and delivery of clinical services to patients and families. The position provides care to Treasure Coast Hospice patients as directed by the Registered Nurse and under the RN’s direct supervision, following the plan of care. The role is based in homes in St. Lucie County and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The nurse assistant provides personal care and household support to maintain a safe, sanitary, comfortable environment for patients. Duties include bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, safe transfers and ambulation, range-of-motion assistance, positioning, and supporting adequate nutrition and fluid intake. The role requires compliant documentation, reporting concerns to the RN Supervisor, maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries, and following applicable standards, policies, procedures, regulations, safety practices, and infection-control procedures. The position involves routine exposure to blood and body fluids or tissues and may require emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days in a crisis or disaster, including at evacuation sites. The person in the position will work in a smoke-free location and must adhere to smoking restrictions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Must be a Certified Nursing Assistant from the Florida State Board of Nursing.
Must obtain Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA) certification within 12 months.
Must maintain current CPR (BLS) certification.
Must have knowledge of an EMR system.
Must maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and current auto insurance.
Must demonstrate clinical competency upon hire and annually thereafter.
Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, caregivers, and hospice staff.
Must complete 12 hours of continuing education annually, in addition to other company requirements.
Must be able to handle sensitive issues and work well with others.
Attendance is a condition of employment.
Must be able to perform the listed essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Must be able to meet the listed physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and transferring patients between a bed, chair, and toilet.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in implementing and delivering clinical services to patients and families as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
Provide care to hospice patients as directed by the Registered Nurse and in accordance with the plan of care.
Uphold Treasure Coast Hospice/model standards for patient visits and compliant documentation, and understand and follow each standard.
Report all concerns about a patient or family to the RN Supervisor.
Perform household services, light cleaning, and laundering needed to maintain a safe, sanitary, comfortable patient environment.
Provide bed, sponge, tub, or shower baths; hair shampooing; nail and skin care; and oral hygiene.
Use safe transfer techniques and assist with ambulation, range of motion, and positioning.
Support adequate patient nutrition and fluid intake.
Follow applicable standards, policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, safety procedures, and infection-control practices, including handwashing, glove use where indicated, and proper disposal of soiled materials.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and patient confidentiality.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively and efficiently, while maintaining a positive and professional image in a challenging work environment.
Fulfill assigned responsibilities related to the organization’s strategic plan.
Perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days when required by an emergency, crisis, or disaster.