Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Inpatient PRN Day/Night

Hospice of The Bluegrass, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice of The Bluegrass, Inc. in Lexington, KY seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patients at home, in facilities, or in care centers under RN supervision, focusing on comfort and quality of life.

The role emphasizes observing and documenting care, ensuring a safe and compassionate environment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Excellent interpersonal skills and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a State Registered Nurse Aide (CNA) credential.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill and hospice philosophy understood.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients and report/document observations and services provided.
• Promote patient comfort and a safe environment under RN supervision.

Skills

CNA certification

Empathy

Observation and reporting

Written instruction following

Team collaboration

Self-direction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Registered Nurse Aide (CNA) certification

Job description

Lexington, KY, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM

As a BCN Hospice Team member, you will be a part of a team providing care and support to patients and their families who no longer receive treatments to cure their terminal illness but instead choose care to improve their comfort and quality of life. Our service allows our team members to focus on one patient at a time providing care where the patient calls home. While this often is a house or apartment, we also provide care at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. If a patient’s care needs are too complicated for home care or require a higher level of attention from nurses and other experts, we can provide care at one of our Hospice Care Centers.

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Position Summary:

The Certified Nursing Assistant is a para-professional member of the hospice team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs, to promote the patient's comfort, and a safe environment. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing patients and reporting/documenting these observations and the services provided.

Requirements:

• Is at least eighteen years of age and is a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Is currently a State Registered Nurse Aide through the State Board of Nursing.
• One year experience in hospital or nursing home setting, preferred.
• Proof of completion of recognized CNA training program.
• Has ability to read and follow written instructions and document given care.
• Satisfactory references from previous employers.
• Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, frail, and impaired. Understands philosophy of hospice care and needs of the terminally ill.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Team Members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies.
• This position does not require the team member to maintain a valid driver’s license or to drive a motor vehicle as a part of their regular assigned duties. However, if the team member does elect to drive a motor vehicle while in the performance of their job duties, they must maintain a valid driver’s license in the state in which they reside, and they must comply with state insurance laws governing liability, property damage, and bodily injury.

At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued.