CNA Hospice House

HHH Home Health & Hospice; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City seeks a caring Certified Nursing Assistant to support Hospice House in Olathe. This part-time position provides direct patient care, assists with daily living activities, and ensures adherence to the care plan established by the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting care, ensuring patient comfort, reporting findings promptly, and participating in IDT meetings.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of CNA experience required.
• Preferred: 2+ years hospice experience.
• CNA license in KS or MO with CPR/BLS.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct personal care for hospice patients as guided by care plan from Registered Nurse.
• Reports unexpected clinical findings to RN immediately.
• Answers patient call system promptly.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, including infection control.
• Effectively manages the hospice patient's pain and comfort within scope of practice.
• Reports and documents measures as needed.
• Regularly attends Hospice House IDT meetings.
• Completes all documentation per regulatory guidelines and department policies.
• Takes vital signs and glucose readings as part of patient care.
• Performs the competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

ADL assistance

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

High School Diploma

CNA License (KS/MO)

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Position Title

CNA Hospice House Olathe Health Hospice House

Location

15310 S. Marion St.

Position Summary / Career Interest

The primary function of this position is to provide assistance with activities of daily living to Hospice House patients in need of such assistance, under the Plan of Care and direction of a Registered Nurse. To provide comfort and enforce when needed the plan of care to patients and family.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Consistently meets work schedule. All other duties as assigned.
• Provides direct personal care for hospice patients as guided by care plan from Registered Nurse.
• Reports unexpected clinical findings to RN immediately.
• Answers patient call system promptly.
• Responds to critical situations in an appropriate manner.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, including infection control.
• Effectively manages the hospice patient's pain and comfort within the scope of practice.
• Reports and documents measures as needed.
• Regularly attends and participates in Hospice House IDT meetings.
• Completes all documentation consistent with regulatory guidelines and department policies.
• Provides direct patient care included but not limited to, personal/comfort care, taking recording of patient vital signs and blood glucometer reading.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
• Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program
• High School Graduate
• 1 or more years of experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• 2 or more years of Hospice experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states upon Hire
• CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-52324

Employment Conditions

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

About the University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.