Certified Nurse Assistant

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a CNA to provide hands-on personal care and ADLs per the care plan under the direction of a nurse or therapist. You will contribute as a member of the care team in a home care/hospice setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1 year healthcare experience, and CNA certification upon hire. You will drive to patient homes and support terminally ill patients and families. Day shift and on-site assignments available.

Qualifications

• CNA certification obtained upon hire.
• 1 year experience in a healthcare setting as a nursing assistant or nursing aide.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to drive to patients' homes and manage schedule to meet patient needs.
• Ability to work in patient homes and support terminally ill patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care and related activities within scope of practice for designated patients in 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, including documentation and communication with the care team.
• Observes changes in patient functional status and personal care needs; reports changes to supervising clinician or clinical manager.

Skills

CNA

Patient care

Time management

Communication

Medical terminology

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 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

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.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require. Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift

• Work Shift: Day Shift
• Address: 1627 Chew St
• Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- 17th Street
• Position Type: Onsite
• Union: Not Applicable
• Work Schedule: Every other weekend/holiday
• Department: 1004-09365 Transitional Skill Unit - CC

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.