Certified Nursing Assistant - Inpatient Unit (as needed basis)

Hosparus Health starts with a compassionate team, committed to our mission of creating more moments for our patients facing advanced illness or end of life care. Our premier model of care supports patients and their families with a holistic, team-based approach, wherever the patient chooses to call home. Hosparus Health empowers its people to provide the care our patients want to receive, with a level of service we describe as “above and beyond.” Don’t just find a job. Join our team and help us create more moments for our patients and enrich our communities with compassionate care.

PRN, 7p-7:30a

CNA Position Summary:

The Inpatient Unit Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for delivery of personal care to hospice patients in the Inpatient Unit within basic policies of the Nursing Services Department and overall department goals.

CNA Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of personal care to hospice patients in the inpatient unit, within CNA scope of practice, under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Follows CNA plan of care.
• Complies with regulatory agency standards and participates in regulatory survey process when requested.

• Collaborates with the inpatient staff to assure completion of duties.
• Demonstrates collaborative and collegial relationships with team members.

• Works with team members to assure cost-effective care.

• Communicates clearly, concisely and in a timely manner with team members to assure that patient care needs are met.
• Effectively manages resources to assure the delivery of cost effective care.
• Collaborates with team members to keep unit safe, clean and tidy.
• Completes accurate, point of service documentation in the electronic documentation system.
• Answers call lights and alarms in a timely manner.
• Assumes the role of CNA preceptor as needed.

CNA Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred.
• CNA certification in Kentucky required.
• One year home health aide or nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Use of technology-based tools, including electronic medical record, strongly preferred.

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