Nursing Assistant

VIA Health Partners • Fayetteville, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

VIA Health Partners is a community-based, not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider. The Nursing Assistant delivers personal care and other patient-care services, performs housekeeping necessary to support patient and family health and safety, participates in interdisciplinary care, and maintains accurate clinical documentation. Depending on the assistant’s classification as NA 1+4 or NAII, the role may also include additional procedures such as wound care, ostomy care, oxygen therapy, catheter replacement, and other specified clinical tasks. The position requires professional accountability, effective working relationships, ongoing competency and development, and the ability to manage the workday while responding to crises. Additional facility duties may include cleaning patient rooms and shared areas, stocking supplies, selecting appropriate cleaning chemicals, and using protective equipment.

This is a part-time, day-shift position based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, with local travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred.
• Training or certification in a related field required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant credential 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, positioning and transfers, ambulation, range-of-motion exercises, meals and nutrition, elimination care, safety measures, vital signs, and other listed special procedures.
• Perform housekeeping services necessary for the health and safety of patients, families, and caregivers.
• When working as an NA 1+4, perform the additional procedures specified for that classification, including certain wound and ostomy care, replacement of an existing urinary catheter after nursing assessment, and oxygen therapy.
• When working as an NAII, perform the additional procedures specified for that classification, including fecal impaction removal, specified IV and nutritional activities, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and additional wound, ostomy, catheter-replacement, and oxygen-therapy tasks.
• 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 to appropriate team members.
• Maintain accurate, complete, succinct, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with HPCCR guidelines and licensure and certification standards.
• Maintain competency, current professional licensure, CPR certification, and CEU requirements; pursue professional development and incorporate current information and methods into practice.
• Maintain productive and professional relationships with external agencies and healthcare providers; manage time and plan the workday while responding appropriately to crises.
• When assigned LDHH duties, clean patient rooms and family areas, keep facility areas clean and stocked, use appropriate cleaning chemicals, and wear 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: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED