What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Hospice (Part-Time, 7P-7A) position at Washington Regional Medical System?
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Description
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Certified Nurse Assistant reports to the Nurse Supervisor. This position is responsible for providing direct patient care in the Hospice Home or during home visits. and expected to complete all regulatory requirements.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Assess the patients condition at each visit and chart observations into the electronic medical record
- Communicate and comfort the patient and patients family regarding death and grief concerns
- Provide thorough education for patient and family on proper home health care procedures
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary members of the patients care team
- Assist patient with personal hygiene and basic care needs in a timely and safe manner
- Identify and relay pain and change in condition/safety concerns to appropriate case manager
- Recommend resources that may improve the quality of life for the patient and assist patient in maintaining their independence as is relates to CNA standards and responsibilities
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED and Certified Nursing Assistant program, required.
- Licensure and Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, required. CPR, required. Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance, required. Fingerprints every 5 years, required.
- Experience: Minimum of one year of CNA experience, preferred. Previous experience in a hospice setting, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 60% of time standing and/or walking short distances while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 40% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. Frequent local travel required. This position has exposure to communicable disease and bodily fluids. This position will serve a culturally and linguistically patient population.
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