C.N.A., Home Health and Hospice - Sign-on Bonus Available!
Company: Dean Health
Location: Janesville
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Sign-on Bonus Available! At SSM Health, we know the healing
power of presence begins with compassionate employees like you. We
are seeking a C.N.A. who is flexible, autonomous and a self-starter
with strong computer skills to travel to patient homes in the
Janesville area to provide quality care. Our mission and values put
the patient first and place you in a position to improve each day.
This full-time position will work Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Join a network of employees just as kind and powerful as you!
Assists in performing a variety of nursing care services for
patients in a home health and hospice setting. 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.
* 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
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