PRN Certified Nursing Assistant

Unity Hospice • De Pere, WI

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

As the leader in end-of-life care, Unity is committed to attracting and retaining a diversified workforce consisting of motivated, engaged, and mission-driven staff members. We are dedicated to a culture reflective of our core values of Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity, Compassion, and Accountability. Working for Unity is a calling, and the people who answer are filled.The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides services and procedures that are delegated, assigned, and supervised by a Unity RN. These services and procedures are based on the RN's comprehensive assessment of the patient’s personal care needs and are documented in the Activities of Daily Living Plan of Care.

Requirements

• Completion of a certified nursing assistant program
• Must be listed on the Wisconsin Nursing Assistant Registry and be eligible to work at state and federally certified facilities
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
• Computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Highly motivated and organized with a strong attention to detail and analytical skills to help solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment.
• Ability to keep up to date with policies, practices, and regulations.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and capable of dealing with deadline pressures.
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Unity.
• Satisfy mandatory training requirements regarding local, state, and federal regulations and/or Unity’s policies and procedures.
• Ability to adjust to frequently changing demands.

Nice To Haves

• Unity offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities for eligible hourly roles, and mileage reimbursement when applicable.
• Continue building your skills through ongoing learning opportunities, education resources, and opportunities to grow within Unity.
• Unity also supports nurses’ professional growth by covering board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care—CHPN for RNs, CHPLN for LPNs, and CNAs for CHPNA (after 3 years of employment).

Responsibilities

• Provides services and procedures that are delegated, assigned, and supervised by a Unity RN, based on the RN's comprehensive assessment of the patient’s personal care needs and documented in the Activities of Daily Living Plan of Care.
• Perform services/support in the following areas as directed by the RN: Activities of Daily Living, Restorative Care, Skin Care, Mobility, Nutritional Support, Respiratory, Bowel and Bladder, Reinforce Teaching, Companionship and Support, Vital Signs, Reading of CADD pump settings, Report on pain rating.
• Report any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation immediately to the appropriate member(s) of the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote and maintain confidentiality.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven day-a-week coverage.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement
• Ongoing learning opportunities
• Education resources
• Opportunities to grow within Unity
• Coverage of board certification and recertification costs in hospice and palliative care (after 3 years of employment)

What This Job Offers

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