Certified Nursing Assistant, Continuum of Care

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WI-St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice

Regular

Job Highlights:

Job Opportunity: Certified Nursing Assistant, Continuum of Care

Location: SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital Home Care & Hospice

239 Trowbridge Dr
Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Position Details

• Schedule: 32 hours a week
• Shift: Days
• Hours: Flexible start time between 6am-8am and end time 2pm-4pm
• Required Certification : Wisconsin State-issued CNA Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with strong sense of autonomy
• Previous CNA experience in long-term care or hospital setting
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Willingness to learn and follow patient care plans as directed by RN
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality care

Job Summary:

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

EDUCATION

• Completion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam.

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance that meets minimum state requirements upon hire and upon request. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, si