CNA - Outpatient Hospice

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • Pueblo, CO

10d • Remote

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for our outpatient hospice unit. You will play a critical role in assisting patients with their daily activities, ensuring their comfort, and supporting the medical team in delivering high-quality care. Performs 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. 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

• 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 or relocation bonus

What This Job Offers

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