Hospice Inpatient Unit CNA - AM Shift (Madison IPU)

Agrace • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Inpatient Unit Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides patient- and family-centered care in accordance with Agrace’s philosophy, goals, standards, regulations, and policies. The role supports patient and family satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living, providing light homemaker assistance, following the plan of care, communicating changes in condition, and documenting care. The position is based at the Madison Inpatient Unit and is listed as full-time, part-time, or flex, with an AM shift. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotations (three holidays per year). Staffing ratios are described as low, at 6–8 patients per CNA, and the posting states there is no mandating. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Agrace is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider serving southern Wisconsin. The organization describes its work as caring for patients and families and educating others about death, dying, and grief, and emphasizes respectful, individualized care and a culture of belonging.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Current, unrestricted Nursing Assistant Certification in the state of employment.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using electronic health records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property.
• Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient-handling practices, and standard precautions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of personal care, hospice, or home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with ambulation, repositioning, and transfers between sitting and standing.
• Assist with toileting and incontinence care.
• Help patients bathe, shower, dress, and receive oral care and grooming.
• Assist patients with eating and drinking.
• Perform post-mortem care.
• Obtain vital signs and assist with treatments.
• Anticipate and respond to patient needs and round on patients.
• Perform light housekeeping, including changing linens, doing laundry, tidying rooms, and removing trash.
• Deliver patient supplies, food, and beverages.
• Read, understand, and follow the plan of care.
• Document care and changes in patient condition in the electronic health record.
• Document and report significant changes in condition or unusual incidents to an appropriate interdisciplinary team member, including concerns such as abuse or neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms, or violence.
• Reinforce patient and family education.
• Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient and family services.
• Precept new staff and students.
• Delegate tasks to volunteers as appropriate.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus.
• Competitive salary.
• Free parking.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees hired for 28 or more hours per week (0.7 FTE or greater).
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development.

What This Job Offers

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