Inpatient Unit CNA - Hospice (Fri, Sat & Sun 7a-7p)

ProCare Hospice of Nevada•Paradise, NV

About The Position

Provides direct care to terminally ill patients and their families within a medically approved plan of care. The Certified Nurse Assistant delivers services under the direction of the interdisciplinary team and is supervised by a registered nurse. The position reports to the IPU Manager and is hourly/non-exempt. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The CNA provides personal care and basic homemaker services assigned by the RN, gathers assigned data, reports changes in patient condition and other pertinent observations, and completes accurate, timely documentation. The CNA follows each patient’s individualized Plan of Care and applies basic palliative care and pain-management principles within the scope of practice. The role also includes assisting with CNA staff orientation, supporting trainees, attending meetings and training, and participating in performance-improvement activities. The position involves consistent standing, walking, lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling, including handling loads up to 50 pounds. The employee uses durable medical equipment and PPE as appropriate, follows safe body mechanics and emergency procedures, and may drive to meetings or to clients’ or patients’ homes. Work includes potential exposure to blood and body fluids, fumes or airborne particles, work-related stress, and driving hazards; noise is usually minimal. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Requirements

Currently certified as a Certified Nurse Aide by the State Board of Nursing in Nevada.
Demonstrate basic CNA qualifications and successfully pass initial direct- and indirect-supervision competency items before providing direct patient care.
Possess and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
Ability to perform basic homemaker services.
Successfully complete background checks pursuant to NRS 449.188 and NRS 179A.100, a pre-employment drug screen and physical, TB testing, previous-employment and reference checks, and an MVR check; education may also be verified.
Read, speak, write, and understand English.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and emotionally charged situations involving patients, families, and other caregivers.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Strength and endurance to stand, walk, lift, bend, push, and pull consistently, including handling up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use appropriate durable medical equipment and PPE safely and to apply proper body mechanics for CNA duties.
Ability to follow the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency.

Nice To Haves

One year of CNA experience in hospice, home health, or geriatric care.

Responsibilities

Foster and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, patients, and other professional members of the community.
Follow the individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each patient.
Provide assigned personal care, including bathing, oral care, shaving, vital signs, basic nail care, shampooing, dressing, skin care, toileting, colostomy care, urinary bag care, positioning, range-of-motion activities, and safe transfers.
Report changes in patient condition, pain complaints, unusual conditions, observations, and other pertinent information to the RN or designated charge person promptly.
Gather data assigned by the RN.
Provide basic homemaker and light housekeeping services, laundry, meal preparation and feeding, and companionship as assigned.
Apply basic principles of palliative care and pain management within the scope of practice.
Complete required bedside documentation accurately, legibly, and on time, and comply with documentation policies and procedures.
Assist with orientation of new CNA staff and provide support and peer-to-peer education for trainees.
Use good judgment and appropriate decision-making.
Complete monthly and annual training assigned by the Governing Board, Human Resources, and supervisors.
Adhere to patient rights, abuse reporting, and confidentiality policies.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings; follow departmental dress and grooming requirements; and participate in Performance Improvement activities as requested.
Demonstrate reliability by reporting to work on time, giving proper notice of absence or tardiness, and following time-off policies.
Pursue ongoing personal development and continuing education, and seek guidance from a higher authority as needed.
Use durable medical equipment, PPE, safe body mechanics, and designated emergency procedures as appropriate.
Drive to meetings with clients, health care professionals, or patients’ homes when required.