CNA Part Time- 8am-1pm

Douglas County Visiting Nurses; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Visiting Nurses seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and support per the patient’s plan of care. You will assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and help families care for the patient while promoting independence and daily activities.

You will observe patient needs, exercise judgment in duties, and maintain required charting and records as directed by the case manager and regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic EMR knowledge; ability to use email and basic computer functions.
• High school diploma or GED; CNA in good standing required for Help at Home program.
• Experience with EMR and familiarity with charting procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming) per the plan of care.
• Assist families to care for the patient and promote independence.
• Maintain activities of daily living and re-establish daily routines.
• Observe patient needs and report as required by case manager.
• Maintain charting/records per agency and regulatory requirements.

Skills

EMR knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

The CNA is responsible for providing personal care and other services outlined in the Plan of Care to patients/clients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort. Care is provided in accordance with the policies of the agency and the nursing plan of care for the patient/client and the manager.

• Skillfully assist patients by providing personal services, such, bathing, dressing, and grooming as outlined on the plan of care necessary to prevent or postpone hospitalization.
• Helps family members care for the patient by demonstrating appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
• Assist families to maintain their normal and usual activities of life.
• Assist in re-establishing activities of daily living encouraging as much independence as possible.
• Observe for incidental needs of the patient/client.
• Exercise initiative and judgment in performance of duties.
• Maintain charting and records as required by the agency and federal and state regulations, assuring that charting follows the plan of care established by the case manager.
• See referred patients as directed by the Case Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or completion of GED preferred, but not required.
• Certified Nurses Aide in good standing - required for Help at Home program.

EXPERIENCE

• Basic level knowledge of EMR (electronic medical records) and email functions.

Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.