CNA Fond du Lac Hospice Home of Hope Days

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WI-Hospice Home of Hope

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

Job Title : Certified Nursing Assistant

Department : Hospice Home of Hope

Location : SSM Health Hospice Home of Hope

400 County Rd K

Fond du Lac WI 54935

Position Details

Weekly Hours : 14 hours

Shift : Days

Qualifications

Active Wisconsin CNA certification

Job Summary :

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a hospice house setting.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
• Collects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and / or LPN for analysis and validation of patients response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patients condition.
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition / needs of patient complaints and of patient / significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients calls for help takes their vital signs and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths ambulating feeding skin care personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes enemas ostomy care toileting turning cough and deep breathing catheter care collection of biological specimens measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
• Prepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
• Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
• Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones relaying messages transcription of physician orders preparing and organizing the patients medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the hospice house.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in users manual with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

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State of Work Location : Wisconsin

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

HOSPICE Home of Hope-FDL

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

14

Benefits :

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Key Skills

Catheter Care,Nursing Home Experience,Patient Care,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Hospice Care,Vital Signs Experience,Case Management,Home Care,Medical Imaging,Catheterization,Cerner

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1