CNA - Inpatient Hospice

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Cheyenne, WY

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About The Position

This position offers compassionate care to all patients based on age-specific needs/expected outcomes, placing an emphasis on high quality, comprehensive treatment, by means of an interdisciplinary team and using a holistic approach. Provides personal care, homemaking, and emotional, social and spiritual support to patients and families – regardless of race, age, sex, religion, handicap or ability to pay during all phases of illness and bereavement.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license issued by the Wyoming Board of Nursing
• Valid USA driver’s license
• Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s driving guidelines
• Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date
• 90 Days (Hospice-Outpatient): Home Health Aid (HHA) certification on CNA license within ninety (90) days of start date

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
• Prior experience as a CNA

Responsibilities

• Assists patient with personal care.
• Assists patient with transferring and ambulation.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises and simple procedures which have been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
• Performs homemaking services which are essential to the patient’s care at home.
• Takes vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate) when appropriate.
• Turns and repositions bedridden patients preventing breakdown of their skin.
• Changes bed linens as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment for the patient.
• Uses safety and patient care equipment appropriately.
• Reinforces the safe use of equipment to the patient.
• Uses proper body mechanics when providing patient care/homemaking services.
• Uses universal precautions in providing services.
• Recognizes limitations and seeks assistance as needed.
• Communicates to RN/Therapist/Case Manager by verbal/written communication regarding patient care issues including pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
• Records care given and pertinent changes in the patient’s condition on the Aide Flow Sheet.
• Works collaboratively with the RN in charge to meet physicians, coworkers, management and other department needs.
• Acquires a minimum of 12 hours education, 5 being CEU’s, yearly.
• Attend mandatory hospital in-services on a yearly basis.

Benefits

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED