The State Registered Nursing Assistant is an individual who, under the direction of a registered nurse, provides personal care services within the guidelines of the IDT care plan to patients admitted to Community Hospice.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must function within the policies and procedures of Community Hospice
- Performs routine nursing procedures under the direction of a registered nurse. These may include, but are not limited to enemas, catheter care, range of motion exercise, body positioning and alignment, and decubitus care.
- Adheres to written and oral instructions for patient care as prepared by the nurse.
- Assists the patient with all aspects of personal care, ambulation and positioning as required.
- Prepares meals and assists with feeding as required
- Performs housekeeping services that are necessary for the health and safety of the patient/family/caregiver.
- Provides guidance to the family/caregiver regarding personal care of the patient.
- May request and deliver needed supplies required for routine care.
- May demonstrate use of medical equipment with use of proper body mechanics to family.
- Demonstrates proper body positioning and skin care techniques that promote decubitus prevention to patient/family.
- Monitors and documents vital signs.
- Answers patients call bell within three rings.
- Provides for a safe environment for patients, guests, visitors and employees.
- Reports noted changes or family concerns to registered nurse or Director of Inpatient Services.
- Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, contract team members, patients, families, physicians and others in the health care community.
- Documents care in a legible and timely manner using documentation guidelines and standards set forth by the facility.
- Records equipment and supply use in a proper manner.
- May assist in replenishing stock and maintaining supply room in neat and accessible order.
- Must attend monthly staff meeting and nursing staff meetings as requested.
- Must attend in service programs to maintain certification qualifications.
- May assist with housekeeping needs as deemed necessary.
- Follows the guidelines for universal precautions when providing patient care.
- Adheres to all policies, procedures and regulations regarding patient care, conduct, safety, fire, security, risk management and patient privacy rules.
- Participates with on-call as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Part-Time
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shifts (day or night)
- 2 days/week
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduate or equivalent and must be certified as a home health aide by the State Board of Nursing.
- Must be current in health requirements requested by Community Hospice.
- Completion of a state approved certified nurse assistant course and test.
- One year of experience in patient care position in hospital, nursing home or related health care facility.
- Continuing education requirements will be maintained in accordance with the State of Kentucky and Ohio requirements for licensure and/or certification.
- Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility, dependability, and intelligence.
- Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, clients, and family members.
- Must have the ability to work independent of direct on-site supervision.
- Must be able to participate in the Federal and State Healthcare Programs.
- Must be able to pass a Driving Records Check, Criminal Background Check, and a Pre-Employment Drug Screen.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Certification as a home health aide by the State Board of Nursing (Required)
Experience:
- 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person