Hospice Inpatient Center PRN Certified Nursing Assistant

This position is PRN and will work both nights and days. 

Want to join our Team? We are currently looking for a dedicated PRN/Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team in our Charles County Inpatient Care Center located in Waldorf, Maryland. As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will assist with providing care for those with life-limiting illnesses, helping patients and their caregivers navigate end-of-life care with compassion on an as needed basis. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of an RN, performs all required interventions and/or procedures to provide for total patient care in the clinical setting according to the plan of care, including turning, transporting, catheter care, bathing and skin care. Provides care at time of death as assigned. Contacts RN Case Manager or designee for any changes that relates to the plan of care.
• Report changes in the patient medical, emotional, spiritual or psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager or designee.
• Documents appropriately and according to the plan of care using technologies provided by HOC which may include phone applications such as Mobile Lite. Documents at the time of visit and reports any barriers to timely documentation immediately to supervisor or designee. Completes paper documentation when applicable according to the documentation guidelines for CNA.
• Follows guidelines to report technology failures per HOC policy such as contacting the HELP desk if unable to perform duties as assigned; such as document on phone or complete In-services or retrieve emails.
• Assists in the collection of data regarding family needs for bereavement services following the patient’s death and conveys information to primary.
• Identifies and recommends medical equipment and supplies that will assist in maintaining patient’s comfort and caregiver’s ability to provide care and communicates this information to the RN.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and always follows Standard Precautions and infection control procedures.
• Uses proper body mechanics when caring for patient. Brings any safety issues to attention of RN Case Manager and Clinical Manager.
• Demonstrates knowledge of home safety issues and follows safety practices for storage, handling and access to supplies appropriate to the situation.
• Consistently utilizes effective time management and performs functions efficiently.
• Reports patient/family/employee incidents as required by HOC policy.
• Records time and mileage appropriately and timely according to HOC policy.
• As per the plan of care, provides patients with clean linen and makes or straightens bed. Demonstrates knowledge of correct bed making procedures (occupied, unoccupied) as outlined in the procedure manual. Maintains clean, neat patient care area.
• As per the plan of care, assists with patient meals. Moves patient in proper position to eat. Sets up tray for patient. Assists or feeds patient as ordered
• Provides for patient privacy at all times.
• Completes minimum of 12 hours of in-service training a year. Must complete all in-services on time. Completes additional trainings as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a current Maryland CNA certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a health care setting.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.