Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Beloved Hospice; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

BeLoved Hospice in Las Vegas is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to provide direct palliative care to terminally ill patients and support their families. You'll follow a medically approved plan of care and work under the supervision of a registered nurse.

The ideal candidate should have a Certified Nurse Assistant certification and be able to assist with personal care, vital signs, and basic housekeeping while maintaining professional competency.

Qualifications

• Must have current Certified Nurse Assistant certification.
• Ability to provide direct patient care and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct palliative care to terminally ill patients.
• Assist with personal care and basic housekeeping.
• Report changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Support the philosophy and objectives of BeLoved Hospice.

Skills

Direct palliative care

Basic nursing skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant certification

Job description

Certified Nurse Assistant | BeLoved Hospice

Job Summary

Provides direct palliative care to terminally ill patient and their families while functioning within a medically approved plan of care. The Certified Nurse Assistant will deliver services under the direction of the interdisciplinary team and be supervised by a registered nurse.

Accountability

• This position reports directly to the Director of Nursing
• Works under the supervision of an RN
• Follows the Plan of Care set out by Interdisciplinary Team

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Follows and individualized Plan of Care established by the interdisciplinary team for each patient
2. Successfully demonstrates the ability to provide the following care(s) to patients:
   1. Bathing (shower, partial, full bed bath)
   2. Oral Care (for an alert patient, an unresponsive patient and a patient with dentures)
   3. Shaving (with disposable and electric razor)
   4. Vital Signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations)
   5. Basic Nail Care
   6. Shampoo Patient’s Hair (in shower and in bed)
   7. Use Appropriate Dressing Techniques (for an ambulatory, wheelchair bound, bedbound and unresponsive patients)
   8. Provide Effective Skin Care
   9. Knowledge of Proper Toileting Techniques
   10. Knowledge with Proper Colostomy Care
   11. Knowledge with Urinary Bag Devices
   12. Appropriate Positioning and Body Alignment
   13. Range of Motion Activities
   14. Safe Transfer Techniques
   15. Reporting Change in Patient Condition to RN Case Manager
   16. Notify RN Case Manager when Patient Complains of Pain
   17. Basic Homemaker Services
   18. Light Housekeeping Services
   19. Laundering of Personal Clothing and Linens
   20. Meal Preparation/Feeding
   21. Companionship
3. Gathers data as assigned by the RN
4. Immediately reports any changes to the RN Case Manager or Director of Nursing
5. Reports unusual conditions, observations and pertinent information to the RN Case Manager.
6. Understands/provides basic principles of palliative care/pain management within the Scope of Practice.
7. Provides personal care as assigned by the RN, which may consist of but not limited to: Certified Nurse Assistant duties, companionship, light housekeeping, etc.
8. Comply with all documentation policies/procedures, which include documentation at bedside.
9. Assumes responsibility for on‑going personal development and continuing education.
10. Creates opportunities for new referrals and referral relationships when representing the company in the community.
11. Supports the philosophy, objectives and mission of BeLoved Hospice.
12. Maintains professional competency and licensure.
13. Other duties as assigned.