CMA/LPN/CNA - Hospice

SSM Health Care • Monroe, WI

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About The Position

The CMA/LPN/CNA position at Monroe Continuum of Care Services is a PRN role focused on providing nursing care services for patients in a hospice house setting. The role involves assisting with various patient care tasks, documenting patient data, and ensuring quality care through effective communication with the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam.
• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the relevant state department.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay through DailyPay.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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