State Tested Nurse Aide - IPU

• Provide personal care and perform other housekeeping services as directed in the patient’s care plan in order to contribute to the health and well-being of the patient.
• Give direct physical care to patients according to patient’s care plan. This may include:
  • Complete or partial bed bath or shower.
  • Shampoo, hair care, shaving, mouth care, nail care.
  • Bathroom activities: use of bedpan, urinal, toilet, empty catheter collection bag, clean and apply external catheter, record intake and output of client, empty ostomy bag, replace ostomy bag as needed.
  • Skin care, reinforce/change non-sterile dressings as directed by nurse/supervisor.
  • Take and record T.P.R. and weight as directed by nurse/supervisor.
  • Active/passive ROM as directed by nurse/supervisor or PT.
  • Linen change, occupied or unoccupied bed.
  • Assist client in use of supportive equipment (cane, walker or wheelchair).
  • Deliver and assist with meal trays.

• Notify nurse immediately of changes in client’s physical or mental condition. Report unusual complaints, accidents and emergency situations encountered to nurse and document same.
• Electronically document any direct services provided and ongoing communication with patients, families and community providers.
• Remain HIPAA compliant at all times.

Physical Setting: Driving may be required. Care settings in home environments or inpatient care unit. Occasional work in additional healthcare settings.

Work Location: Service area coverage throughout Fairfield, Hocking, Perry, and surrounding counties. Inpatient care unit located on the main campus in Lancaster, Ohio.

• Current State Tested Nursing Assistant certificate through the Ohio Department of Health.
• Must demonstrate great communication and social interaction skills.
• Be a compassionate individual to work with other professionals and patients and families who face a vulnerable time in their lives.
• Computer skills required.
• End of life care and/or healthcare setting experience preferred.

FAIRHOPE Core Values

FAIRHOPE Hospice is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. We are dedicated to our patients, employees, and community. We ask you to commit to living the core values of the organization:

Be A Team Player: A team is “we”. Our philosophy is We over me. We celebrate everyone’s success. Be respectful of everyone’s ideas and opinions. Have a “how can I help?” attitude vs an “it’s not my job” attitude. Be forward-thinking and goal-oriented. Talk the talk, walk the walk.

Have Accountability/Follow-Through: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but be willing to learn from them. Take ownership to be responsive and produce timely, quality work. Be reliable. Do what you say you’re going to do. Stick to your word.

Lead By Example: Recognize the importance of your role by being committed, passionate, and present. Take initiative. Go above and beyond and be a self-starter. Have a passion for the work we do and the people we serve.