Inpatient Unit CNA - Hospice (Mon, Tues & Thurs 7am-7pm)

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 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The CNA follows each patient’s individualized plan of care, provides personal care and basic homemaker services as assigned, collects data as directed by the RN, reports changes or concerns, and completes accurate and timely documentation. The role also supports staff orientation and trainee education, participates in training and performance improvement activities, and follows patient-rights, confidentiality, safety, and departmental policies. The role involves consistent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and pushing; use of durable medical equipment and appropriate body mechanics; and potential exposure to blood and body fluids. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, work-related stress, and driving hazards. Driving to meetings or to clients’, health care professionals’, or patients’ homes may be required. The work environment is usually minimally noisy. 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.
Able to demonstrate basic CNA qualifications and successfully pass initial direct- and indirect-supervision competency items before providing direct patient care.
Must possess and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
Able to perform basic housekeeping services.
Must successfully complete a background check pursuant to NRS 449.188 and NRS 179A.100, pre-employment drug screen and physical, TB testing, prior employment and reference checks, and an MVR; verification of education may be included.
Must read, speak, write, and understand English.
Able to handle frequent interruptions and emotionally charged situations involving patients, families, and other caregivers.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Must have the strength and endurance for consistent standing, walking, lifting, bending, and pushing up to 50 lbs.
Must use appropriate body mechanics for CNA duties and utilize durable medical equipment safely as needed.
Must use appropriate PPE as needed and follow safety procedures for potential exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

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 patient care including bathing, oral care, shaving, vital signs, basic nail and skin care, shampooing, dressing, toileting, colostomy and urinary bag care, positioning, range-of-motion activities, and safe transfers.
Report changes in patient condition, pain complaints, unusual conditions, observations, and pertinent information to the RN or designated charge person promptly.
Gather data as assigned by the RN.
Assist with orientation of new CNA staff and provide support and peer-to-peer education for trainees.
Understand and provide basic principles of palliative care and pain management within the scope of practice.
Provide personal care and basic homemaker services as assigned, including light housekeeping, laundering, meal preparation and feeding, and companionship.
Comply with documentation policies and complete accurate, legible, and timely documentation at bedside.
Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making.
Complete monthly and annual trainings as assigned by the Governing Board, Human Resources, and supervisors.
Adhere to patient-rights, abuse-reporting, confidentiality, dress-code, and other applicable policies.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and in-service trainings and participate in Performance Improvement activities as requested.
Demonstrate reliability, follow attendance and time-off policies, and pursue ongoing personal development and continuing education.
Seek guidance from a higher authority as needed.
Use durable medical equipment, appropriate body mechanics, and PPE safely; follow the designated emergency plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.