Hospice Nursing Assistant-Fort Mill

VIA Health Partners • Indian Land, SC

6d • Onsite

About The Position

VIA Health Partners is a community-based, not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider. The Hospice Nursing Assistant delivers personal care and activities of daily living to patients, performs housekeeping services needed for patient and caregiver health and safety, and participates in interdisciplinary care planning. The position may include additional clinical tasks depending on the assistant’s qualification level (NA 1+ 4 or NAII). The assistant is responsible for accurate and timely clinical documentation, maintaining professional relationships and competencies, and managing the workday while responding appropriately to crises. Facility-related duties may include cleaning patient rooms and shared areas, keeping supplies stocked, selecting appropriate cleaning chemicals, and using protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Training or certification in a related field required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification and current listing status required.
• Must be in good standing with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
• At least 1 year of experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in home care, working with terminally ill patients, and/or working with geriatric patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, positioning, transfers, ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, meals and nutrition, elimination, and safety procedures.
• Perform special care procedures as applicable, including measuring vital signs, height and weight; applying heat or cold; preventing and caring for pressure ulcers; clean dressing changes; postmortem care; and assisting with cough and deep-breathing exercises.
• Provide additional procedures within the scope of the assigned qualification level, which may include wound care, ostomy care, catheter replacement after nursing assessment, oxygen therapy, fecal impaction removal, IV-related activities, tube feeding activities, suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
• Perform housekeeping services necessary for the health and safety of patients, families, and caregivers.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team and special care conferences; maintain effective working relationships with team members and identify patient or caregiver needs for referral.
• Ensure clinical documentation is accurate, complete, succinct, and timely in accordance with applicable guidelines and licensure and certification standards.
• Demonstrate competency, maintain professional licensure and CPR certification and CEU requirements, pursue professional development, and incorporate current practices into care.
• Maintain productive professional relationships with external agencies and healthcare providers; manage time and plan the workday while remaining able to respond to crises.
• Clean patient rooms and facility areas as required, keep shared family areas clean and appropriately stocked, use appropriate cleaning chemicals, and wear protective equipment when working with chemicals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental plans through BCBS
• 28 days of paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching
• Programs honoring Veteran patients
• Assistance with achieving Certified Hospice & Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification
• Orientation and onboarding program
• Career guidance from experienced hospice leaders

What This Job Offers

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