In-Home CNA - Albuquerque Patient Care

Presbyterian System Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being program

Malpractice insurance

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Home Health CNA to deliver patient care in home settings, under RN guidance. You will navigate routes, manage caseloads, and document vitals and status in EPIC/EMR while supporting daily living activities and respecting patient preferences.

The role emphasizes safety, ongoing education, and collaboration with the care team; a CNA certification and BLS are required, with benefits supporting well-being and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of direct patient care in any clinical setting, or in-home health/hospice is preferred.
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification
• BLS
• Microsoft Office
• Electronic Medical Record on various platforms
• Ability to learn and document in EPIC charting system
• Good driving record, as defined by Presbyterian, access to a vehicle, driver’s license, auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Works clinically under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed clinician while independently providing care in the patient home setting.
• Plans and navigates route to patient service address based on road/traffic conditions utilizing driving applications when necessary.
• Manages and maintains patient caseload and patient scheduling to ensure frequency/duration of ordered care is delivered timely while taking into account patient preference.
• Monitors, collects, and records information in the patient record. Collects and records vital signs, skin, bowel and bladder function, tolerance to activities, and other patient data, as ordered in the CNA careplan.
• Reports any significant problems or changes in patient status to the primary RN/clinician.
• Performs personal care and assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene and emotional support.
• Assists with restorative aide duties for feeding patients and report on tolerance.
• Performs basic wound care and catheter maintenance, as ordered and directed by the RN case manager
• Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered without altering settings or determining rates.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification

BLS

Tools

EPIC charting system

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) platforms

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Job description

Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Home Health CNA to deliver patient care in home settings, under RN guidance. You will navigate routes, manage caseloads, and document vitals and status in EPIC/EMR while supporting daily living activities and respecting patient preferences.

The role emphasizes safety, ongoing education, and collaboration with the care team; a CNA certification and BLS are required, with benefits supporting well-being and professional growth.