CNA - Outpatient Hospice

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Pueblo, CO

2d • $16 - $23 • Remote

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for our outpatient hospice unit. In this role, you will play a critical part in assisting patients with their daily activities, ensuring their comfort, and supporting the medical team in delivering high-quality care. The patient care primary setting is in the patient's home, which can include single-family residences, Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), or Nursing Homes. Patient level of care can range from skilled Home Healthcare, Palliative, and/or Hospice.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Certified Nurse Aide-NM
• BLS Certification is required at the time of hire.
• Good driving record, as defined by Presbyterian, access to a vehicle, driver's license, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specific patient care procedures (such as basic wound care and catheter maintenance) and tasks under the direction of the primary registered nurse or other licensed clinician.
• All procedures, duties, and tasks are to be completed under the patients' care plan as ordered in conjunction with the physician.
• Works clinically under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed clinician while independently providing care in the patient's 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 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) care plan.
• Report 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 reporting 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, and humidifier, and ensures oxygen safety measures.
• Assists patient with bed and commode transfers, and 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.
• Participates in the agency continuous quality improvement activities as required.
• Performs other functions as required.

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
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Sign on and relocation benefits available to qualified candidates!
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED