State Registered Nursing Aide - Homecare

Community Hospice, Inc. Ashland, Ironton; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Community Hospice is seeking a State Registered Nursing Assistant to provide personal care under the direction of a registered nurse in patients' homes across Kentucky. You will follow the IDT care plan and must hold current home health aide certification, with reliable attendance and strong communication skills.

The role involves assisting with hygiene, basic nursing tasks, vital signs, and coordinating care with nurses and families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certified as a home health aide by the State Board of Nursing.
• One year of patient care experience preferred, with continuing education as per Kentucky/Ohio licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal hygienic care to patients in their home setting.
• Make home visits to provide basic care as deemed necessary by the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Discuss the need for visit frequency with the registered nurse.
• Perform routine nursing procedures under supervision (e.g., enemas, catheter care, ROM exercises).
• Monitor and document vital signs and report changes to the RN or Director of Homecare Services.
• Maintain proper documentation of care and manage supplies and equipment.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings and in-service programs.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Dependability

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-certified home health aide (HHA) certification

Completion of state approved CNA course and test

Job description

The State Registered Nursing Assistant is an individual who, under the direction of a registered nurse, provides personal care services within the guidelines of the IDT care plan to patients admitted to Community Hospice.

The State Registered Nursing Assistant is an individual who, under the direction of a registered nurse, provides personal care services within the guidelines of the IDT care plan to patients admitted to Community Hospice.

Responsibilities

• Must function within the policies and procedures of Community Hospice
• Provides personal hygienic care to patients in their home setting.
• Will make home visits to provide basic care as deemed necessary by registered nurse or supervisor.
• Will discuss the need for increased or decreased frequency of visits with registered nurse as deemed necessary.
• Performs routine nursing procedures under the direction of a registered nurse. These may include, but are not limited to enemas, catheter care, range of motion exercise, body positioning and alignment, and decubitus care.
• May request and deliver needed supplies required for routine care.
• May demonstrate use of medical equipment with use of proper body mechanics to family.
• Demonstrates proper body positioning and skin care techniques that promote decubitus prevention to patient/family.
• Monitors and documents vital signs.
• Reports noted changes or family concerns to registered nurse or Director of Homecare Services.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, contract team members, patients, families, physicians and others in the health care community.
• Documents care in a legible and timely manner.
• Records equipment and supply use in a proper manner.
• May assist in replenishing stock and maintaining supply room in neat and accessible order.
• Must attend monthly staff meeting and nursing staff meetings as requested.
• Must attend in service programs to maintain certification qualifications.
• May assist with housekeeping needs as deemed necessary.
• Follows the guidelines for universal precautions when providing patient care.
• Adheres to all policies, procedures and regulations regarding patient care, conduct, safety, fire, security, risk management and patient privacy rules.
• Participates with on-call as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or equivalent and must be certified as a home health aide by the State Board of Nursing.
• Must be current in health requirements requested by Community Hospice.
• Completion of a state approved certified nurse assistant course and test.
• One year of experience in patient care position in hospital, nursing home or related health care facility.
• Continuing education requirements will be maintained in accordance with the State of Kentucky and Ohio requirements for licensure and/or certification.
• Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility, dependability, and intelligence.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, clients, and family members.
• Must have the ability to work independent of direct on-site supervision.
• Must be able to participate in the Federal and State Healthcare Programs.
• Must be able to pass a Driving Records Check, Criminal Background Check, and a Pre-Employment Drug Screen.

Education

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Certification as a home health aide by the State Board of Nursing (Required)

Experience

• 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person