Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospice House

SSM Health • WI-Hospice Home of Hope, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a hospice house setting. This role is part-time, 14 hours per week, with evening shifts from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM, working 3 days one week and 4 days the next, with every other weekend rotation. The position requires a Wisconsin State-issued CNA Certification.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam
• Wisconsin State-issued CNA Certification
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently with strong sense of autonomy
• Previous CNA experience in long-term care or hospital setting
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Willingness to learn and follow patient care plans as directed by RN
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality care

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

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply)
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed