CNA - Hospice House - Evenings

SSM Health • Fond du Lac, WI

2d • Onsite

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
• Active Wisconsin CNA certification

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees