CNA Outpatient - Hospice

Certified Nursing Assistants

Presbyterian is seeking compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to join our outpatient care team. As a CNA , you will provide essential nursing care to our patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Your role is crucial in supporting our nursing staff and maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Performs specific patient care procedures (such as basic wound care and catheter maintenance) and tasks under the direction of the RN. All procedures, duties, and tasks are to be completed under the patients care plan as ordered in conjunction with the physician.

Type of Opportunity : Per Required Need (0.00 FTE) Work Schedule : Days

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities

Wearable duress alarm technology (a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)

Shift differentials for nights and weekends

Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles

Malpractice liability insurance

Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department

EPIC electronic charting system

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED

1 year of direct patient care in a clinical setting is preferred.

Certified Nurse Aide-NM

BLS Certification is required at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Works clinically under the direction of a registered nurse in the hospice inpatient setting.

Manage and maintain patient assignments to ensure ordered care is delivered timely while taking into account patient preference.

Collects and records vital signs, skin, bowel and bladder function, tolerance to activities, and other patient data. Reports any significant problems or changes in patient status to the inpatient Hospice RN.

Performs personal care and assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, peri-care, and bathing) and emotional support.

Assist with restorative aide duties for feeding patients and report on tolerance.

Assists with basic wound care and catheter maintenance, as ordered.

May assist the patient in replacing oxygen delivery devices, such as face mask or nasal cannula.

Monitors for safety to prevent patient falls due to oxygen tubing.

Assist patient with bed and commode transfers, and ambulation with or without equipment, including Hoyer lift.

Assist patient with prescribed exercises including range of motion (ROM).

Follows written treatment care plan as established by the team offering suggestions for modification. Actively participates in IDT and Case Conferences.

Reinforces teaching patient, family / caregivers personal care techniques including care of skin, repositioning, and transferring with patients / family following training by R.N. or therapist.

Documents care according to agency policy, regulations, and standards.

Provide simple meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, and respite care as ordered.

Assist with secretarial duties, as assigned.

Participates in agency continuous quality improvement activities as required.

Performs other functions as required.

Benefits

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA / EOE / VET / DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Maximum Offer for this position is up to

USD $21.64

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.