CNA - Ray Hickey Hospice House

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth seeks a CNA for the Hospice House on a per diem/relief basis in Washington. You will support nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care under R.N. supervision.

Responsibilities include personal care, vital signs, data documentation, and unit supply upkeep. Requires WA CNA certification, BLS, and Food Handler’s Permit; 1+ year acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• WA CNA license or permit required (Washington).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire.
• Food Handler’s Permit required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Take and record vital signs; monitor patient status.
• Document care data and communicate changes to the team.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Documentation

CPR

Flexibility

Education

CNA certification (Washington)

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a CNA - Hospice House for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.03 – $34.59. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Essential Functions

• Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assist patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
• Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Documents relevant patient care data
• May provide clerical support to the unit; doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: experience in an acute care facility
• Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs

Credentials

• Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Required: Food Handler’s Permit

Skills

• Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co-workers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians. (Required)
• Must be well organized, flexible and able to function effectively and independently as assigned. (Required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (Required)
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills. (Required)
• Excellent communication skills (Required)
• Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette and customer service skills (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.