Floating Hospice CNA

UT Medical Center Home Care Services; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSAs or pre-tax savings accounts

Employer-paid basic life insurance and

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Tennessee Medical Center Hospice Services in Morristown, TN seeks a Float Hospice Aide – CNA to join the team. The role provides patient care under RN supervision and supports activities of daily living, mobility, bathing, grooming and meals during home visits.

The position emphasizes reliable transportation, state CNA certification and CPR, with opportunities for growth and internal advancement within the hospice program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification as a nurse assistant.
• CNA experience within the last 2 years, or complete training if longer since.
• Current CPR certification and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living during visits.
• Perform household services to support patient health at home.
• Participate in QAPI process by reporting issues as needed.

Skills

CNA experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Float Hospice Aide – CNA

Job Location: Morristown, TN

Job Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a Floating Hospice Aide – CNA to join our University of Tennessee Hospice team. Come make a difference in the Morristown area and surrounding communities! At University of TN Medical Center Hospice Services our employees enjoy:

• Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
• Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
• The confidence in having strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
• Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Hospice Aide is responsible for delivering patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, as outlined in the care plan. A few position highlights include:

• Report to the Executive Director or designee after each patient encounter regarding the patient’s condition or environment and following the Care Management process as required.
• Assist with activities of daily living during each visit, including mobility, transfers, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, and toileting.
• Perform household services necessary for the patient’s health care at home, helping to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
• Participating in the Quality Assessment & Performance Improvement (QAPI) process by identifying issues and reporting to the administrator as needed.

THE MUST HAVES:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
• CNA experience within the last two (2) years. If it has been longer, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
• Current CPR certification, driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.
• Successful completion of a competency evaluation prior to patient care.
• TN: A person who has completed a total of seventy-five (75) hours of training which included sixteen (16) hours of clinical training prior to or during the first three (3) months of employment and who is qualified to provide basic services, including simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, personal care regarding nutritional needs, ambulation and exercise, and household services essential to care at home.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
• 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

University of TN Medical Center Hospice Services, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Work Location: On the road

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.