Hospice Nursing Assistant HART South

VIA Health Partners • Charlotte, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Nursing Assistant provides personal care and activities of daily living to hospice patients, performs permitted nursing assistant procedures according to their NA level, and provides housekeeping services needed for patient and family health and safety. The role works with patients and families in a hospice setting and participates in interdisciplinary team and special care conferences, identifies patient and caregiver needs, and refers them to appropriate team members. The assistant maintains accurate, timely clinical documentation and professional relationships, demonstrates competency, and keeps required credentials current. The position may also include cleaning patient rooms and facility areas and ensuring supplies and protective equipment are used appropriately.

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.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required.
• Maintain current professional licensure, CPR certification, and continuing education requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in home care, working with terminally ill patients, and/or working with geriatric patients preferred.
• NA 1+4 or NAII qualifications are relevant to performing the additional procedures specified for those levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, transfers and mobility, nutrition, elimination, safety, vital signs, skin care, dressing changes, and postmortem care.
• Perform additional procedures permitted for the applicable nursing assistant level, including specified wound and ostomy care, catheter replacement, oxygen therapy, IV-related activities, feeding activities, suctioning, and tracheostomy care.
• Perform housekeeping services needed for the health and safety of patients, families, and caregivers.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team and special care conferences.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members; identify patient and caregiver needs and refer them to appropriate team members.
• Ensure accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with applicable guidelines and licensure and certification standards.
• Demonstrate competency, maintain professional accountability, pursue professional development, and incorporate new information and methods into practice.
• Maintain current professional licensure, CPR certification, and continuing education requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with external agencies and healthcare providers, manage time effectively, and respond appropriately to crises.
• Clean patient rooms and facility areas as required, keep the family room clean, ensure areas are appropriately stocked, use appropriate cleaning chemicals, and use protective equipment when handling 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