Certified Nurse Assistant

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown, Northern (Lehigh County, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the home health/hospice team. You will provide hands-on personal care to patients in their homes under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist.

The role requires a High School diploma, 1 year of healthcare experience, strong communication, and BLS certification on hire; willingness to travel and build trusting relationships with patients and families is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting as nursing aide.
• Builds strong relationships with patients and care team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - Upon Hire (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and related activities within scope of practice per written plan of care.
• Completes routine and complex home care/hospice assignments and documents care provided.
• Communicates changes and observations to supervising clinician or manager.
• Maintains accurate documentation and coordinates with interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing assistant

Home health experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides hands on personal care and activities of daily living according to the aide care plan as directed by the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Provides other support services as a member of the care team.

Job Duties

Provides personal care and related activities within scope of practice for designated patients in strict accordance with the written plan of care. Assumes responsibility for and completes routine and complex assignments for assigned home care/hospice patients within the allotted period of time, including the completion of documentation of patient care provided and communication with other disciplines as appropriate. Observes changes in patient functional status and personal care needs; documents observations and reports changes and/or findings to supervising clinician or clinical manager as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Experience in a healthcare setting as a nursing assistant or nursing aide.
• Builds strong relationships with patients, family members, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to drive to patients homes, regardless of weather and traffic conditions, and manage schedule to meet patient needs.
• Ability to work in patient homes.
• Ability to work with and support terminally ill patients and their family members/caregivers.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Additional Qualifications

• Home Health/Hospice - must possess and maintain personal car insurance at PA State minimum requirements.

Physical Demands

• Lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 140 lbs.
• Carry 80 lbs. short distances.
• Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

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