Certified Nursing Assistant, Hospice | Health at Home Madison Hammersley

Hospice Certified Nurse Aide

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights : Department : Hospice

Location : SSM Health at Home Madison Hammersley

4639 Hammersley Road Madison, WI 53711

Position Details :

Schedule : Full-time, scheduled 40 hours a week

Shift : Days

Qualifications : Must hold an active Wisconsin CNA certification

Job Summary :

Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a home health and hospice setting.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

• 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 patient's response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient's 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 patient's medical record.
• Orients new patients and significant others to the nursing unit.
• Performs mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's 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.

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State of Work Location : Illinois

State of Work Location : Missouri

State of Work Location : Oklahoma

State of Work Location : Wisconsin

Work Shift : Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department : 1921000216 Hospice-Madison

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40

Benefits :

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

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.