Clinical Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospice

The University of Kansas Health System•Oak Park, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to provide assistance with activities of daily living to Hospice House patients in need of such assistance, under the Plan of Care and direction of a Registered Nurse. The role also involves providing comfort and enforcing the plan of care to patients and family when needed.

Requirements

Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program
High School Graduate
1 or more years of experience
Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states upon Hire
CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of Hospice experience

Responsibilities

Consistently meets work schedule.
Provides direct personal care for hospice patients as guided by care plan from Registered Nurse.
Reports unexpected clinical findings to RN immediately.
Answers patient call system promptly.
Responds to critical situations in an appropriate manner.
Maintains a safe environment for patients, including infection control.
Effectively manages the hospice patient's pain and comfort within the scope of practice.
Reports and documents measures as needed.
Regularly attends and participates in Hospice House IDT meetings.
Completes all documentation consistent with regulatory guidelines and department policies.
Provides direct patient care included but not limited to, personal/comfort care, taking recording of patient vital signs and blood glucometer reading.