Certified Nursing Assistant - PRN

Bluegrass Care Navigators; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bluegrass Care Navigators seeks a compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to join its hospice team in Fayette and Jessamine County on a PRN basis. The CNA provides personal care, supports comfort, and maintains a safe home-like environment for patients with terminal illness.

Responsibilities include observing patient conditions, reporting changes to the supervising RN, and documenting care provided. A current Kentucky CNA registration and an approved training program are required, with

Qualifications

• Demonstrates empathy for patients who are ill or frail.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Accurate observation and documentation of patient care.
• Must have valid driver's license and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to meet daily patient needs.
• Maintain a safe home-like environment and assist with comfort measures.
• Observe patient conditions and report changes to RN supervisor.
• Document services provided and observations accurately.
• Support patients and families as part of hospice care team.

Skills

Empathy

Independent work

Reading and following instructions

Documentation

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nurse Aide training program completed

State Nurse Aide registration in Kentucky

Job description

As a Bluegrass Care Navigators' 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.

At Bluegrass Care Navigators 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.

Schedule: PRN

Location: Fayette and Jessamine County

Position Summary

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) is an essential member of the hospice care team who works under the supervisor of a Registered Nurse (RN). This role provides personal care and support services to meet the patient’s daily needs, enhance comfort, and maintain a safe environment. The CNA is also responsible for observing the patient’s condition and accurately reporting and documenting observations and the services provided.

Position Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Currently registered as a State Nurse Aide with the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Completion of a recognized Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) training program.
• One year of experience in a hospital or nursing home setting, preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions, and accurately document care provided.
• Self-directed with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates empathy for individuals who are ill, frail, or impaired, and understands the philosophy of hospice care and the needs of the terminally ill.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.

Bluegrass Care Navigators is committed to creating a diverse environment and complies with Equal Employment Opportunity and Title VI guidelines. Employment with Bluegrass Care Navigators, as well as our services, are available to all qualified individuals. We embrace and celebrate differences of persons of varying age, ethnicity, gender, disability, race, color, sex (including sex characteristics, intersex traits, pregnancy or related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, religion, national origin, political affiliation, socioeconomic and family status, geographic region, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

It is the policy of Bluegrass Care Navigators to implement fair and effective personnel policies and to require all employees to serve the organization's mission and values.