Hospice Nursing Aide - PRN

Frontier Home Health and Hospice; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health and hospice provider is seeking Hospice Nursing Aides to deliver compassionate care to terminally ill patients. The role involves personal care assistance, collaboration with nursing staff, and support for patients' families. Ideal candidates will have CNA/HHA certifications and experience in similar settings, contributing to a supportive and caring environment.

Benefits

30 days PDO

Continuing education opportunities

Scholarship program for employees

Matching 401(k) plan

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending account plans

Incentivized bonus plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience in direct client care.
• Experience in home health or hospice setting within the last 5 years.
• Registered and in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks including bathing and hygiene.
• Consult with supervising registered nurses on patient care.
• Instruct family members on basic health-care routines.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Relationship Management

Education

CNA / HHA certifications

Job description

Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.

As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.

At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.

Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include :

• 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Scholarship program for employees
• Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
• Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
• Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
• Incentivized bonus plan

Responsibilities

Our Hospice Nursing Aides assist with various personal care issues including changing bedding, changing clothing, bathing hospice patients, and helping with hygienic routines such as brushing teeth, washing hair and keeping wound dressings clean and dry. They may also assist patients' family members in caring for their terminally ill relatives by instructing them on how to perform basic health-care routines. Nursing Aides regularly consult with their supervising registered nurses to keep the hospice team informed of patients' progression and families' needs.

Qualifications

• Must have CNA / HHA certifications
• Have a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility)
• Have at least 1 year of experience within the last 5 years in direct client care in a home health or hospice setting
• Have satisfactorily completed a training and competency evaluation program that complies with federal and state regulations
• Be registered and in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry in the state of employment

Must possess a valid state driver’s license and automobile insurance and have reliable transportation.

Must have the ability to recognize the needs of people, maintain good relationships, and communicate effectively with the supervisor.