Hospice Inpatient Unit CNA - NOC/3rd Shift (Madison IPU)

Agrace • Madison, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The CNA IPU 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 role provides patient- and family-centered care consistent with Agrace’s philosophy, goals, standards, regulations, and policies.

This is a full-time position at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week) on the NOC shift, weekdays from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotations (three holidays per year). The posting states there is no mandating, patient ratios are 6–8:1, and a $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

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, 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 patients with toileting and incontinence care.
• Help patients bathe, shower, dress, and complete 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.
• Provide 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.
• Report significant changes in condition or unusual incidents to an appropriate Interdisciplinary Team Member.
• 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 higher).
• Retirement plans with employer matching.
• Generous paid time off and paid holiday time off.
• Comprehensive onboarding, mentorship, and career development.

What This Job Offers

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