CNA - Hospice House - Evenings

SSM Health
6dOnsite

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-Hospice Home of Hope Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant Department: Hospice Location: SSM Health Hospice Home of Hope 400 County Rd K Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Position Details Weekly Hours: 16 hours (can rotate 3 days a week; 4 days the next) Shift: Evenings Hours: 4pm to 8pm (can be flexible) Weekend Rotation: Every other Weekend Qualifications: Active Wisconsin CNA certification Job Summary: Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a hospice house setting.

Requirements

  • Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam
  • No experience required
  • Active Wisconsin CNA certification
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Responsibilities

  • Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
  • Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
  • Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population.
  • Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
  • Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
  • Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
  • Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration.
  • Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds.
  • Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
  • Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
  • Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment.
  • Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
  • Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
  • Orients new patients and significant others to the hospice house.
  • Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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