CNA - Outpatient - Hospice

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Socorro, TX

28d • Remote

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients and their families. Working under the direction of a registered nurse and as part of the interdisciplinary hospice team, the CNA assists patients with activities of daily living, personal care, comfort measures, and other supportive needs. This role is ideal for a CNA who is compassionate, dependable, and comfortable caring for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses. The CNA helps preserve each patient’s dignity, comfort, independence, and quality of life throughout their hospice journey.

Requirements

• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification
• BLS
• Microsoft Office
• Electronic devices, laptop, desktop, smartphone, program applications
• Electronic Medical Record on various platforms
• Ability to learn and document in EPIC charting system
• Good driving record, as defined by Presbyterian, access to a vehicle, driver¿s license, auto insurance

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of direct patient care in any clinical setting, or in-home health/hospice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works clinically under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed clinician while independently providing care in the patient home setting.
• Plans and navigates route to patient service address based on road/traffic conditions utilizing driving applications when necessary.
• Manages and maintains patient caseload and patient scheduling to ensure frequency/duration of ordered care is delivered timely while taking into account patient preference.
• Monitors, collects, and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs, skin, bowel and bladder function, tolerance to activities, and other patient data, as ordered in the CNA careplan.
• Reports any significant problems or changes in patient status to the primary RN/clinician.
• Performs personal care and assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, peri-care, and bathing) and emotional support.
• Assists with restorative aide duties for feeding patients and report on tolerance.
• Performs basic wound care and catheter maintenance, as ordered and directed by the RN case manager
• Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients with portable oxygen, oxygen concentrator, humidifier, and ensures oxygen safety measures.
• Assists patient with bed and commode transfers, ambulation with or without equipment, including Hoyer lift.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises including range of motion (ROM).
• Assists patients with taking medications by providing verbal cues/prompts to take oral medications which are labeled in a container, with dose and time, set up by patient, family or nurse.
• Follows written treatment care plan as established by the team offering suggestions for modification. Actively participates in IDT and Case Conferences.
• Reinforces teaching of patient and family/caregivers, such as personal care techniques, including care of skin, repositioning and transferring following training by R.N. or therapist.
• Clinical documentation of care according to agency policy, regulations and standards.
• Provides simple meal preparation, cleaning of work area, laundry and respite care as ordered.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED