CNA - Hospice House - Part time - Evenings

SSM Health; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to join their Hospice House team. This part-time role involves providing essential nursing care to patients in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact the quality of life for those in need. You'll assist with daily activities, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure the best care possible. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nurse aide training program required.
• Basic Life Support certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing nursing care for hospice patients.
• Documents patient data and communicates changes to the RN.
• Prepares patients for discharge and maintains a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation Skills

Communication

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

Nurse Aide Training Program

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WI-Hospice Home of Hope

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a hospice house setting.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient’s response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient’s condition.
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the hospice house.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

EDUCATION

• Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam
  
  

Experience

• No experience required
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  
  

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
  
  

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
  
  

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Health
  
  

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
  
  

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1900000116 HOSPICE Home of Hope-FDL

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

14

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
  
  

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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