CNA - Certified Nurse Aide - PRN; hospice

Overview

CNA - Certified Nurse Aide - PRN (hospice) — CLOVIS, NM

About Excela Care Hospice:
Hospice care is a calling focused on comfort, dignity, and peace of mind for patients and families. We foster a compassionate team where every role has purpose.

The CNA will provide essential care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This role includes assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with the nursing staff to deliver high-quality patient care.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Provide mobility assistance, including help with walking, transferring, and positioning.
• Maintain patient comfort by adjusting beds, turning patients, and ensuring adequate hydration and nourishment.
• Medical Assistance
  • Measure and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and report changes to the nursing staff.
  • Assist with basic medical procedures under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
  • Collect specimens for lab tests as directed.
• Observation and Reporting
  • Monitor and document patient condition and care in medical records.
  • Promptly report changes in patient status or behavior to the nursing staff.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
• Assist with cleaning and sterilization of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked with necessary supplies and linens.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Participate in training and continuing education to stay current with best practices in patient care.
• Support and assist fellow CNAs and healthcare staff as needed.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Conforms to all applicable agency policies and procedures.
• Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business practices.
• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to agency policy.

• Organizational skills
• Able to read and interpret instructions
• Able to communicate with all levels of clinical and non-clinical individuals
• Time management
• Advanced written and verbal interpersonal communication
• Basic math skills related to patient care

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate for this position.

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with confidentiality and security.

Works under a variety of conditions in facilities and offices; ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; potential exposure to blood borne pathogens; moderate stress and emotional demands.

Physical requirements:

Sitting is required. Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally. Travel may be required.

• Education
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Completion of a Nursing Assistant course and state certification as required
• Experience
  • One (1) year of experience in a comparable role
• Licensure / Certification
  • Driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance; not listed in the OIG Excluded Providers list
  • Successful completion of one of the following:
    • Medicare §418.76 (b) (c) training/competency evaluation
    • Competency evaluation program meeting §418.76 (c)
    • Nurse Aide training/competency evaluation program approved by the state and listed in good standing
    • State nurse aide registry standing
    • State licensure program meeting §418.76 requirements

Work in facilities and offices with a flexible schedule; may travel locally. Moderate noise; exposure to blood borne pathogens; moderate stress and emotional demands.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work; they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.