Certified Nursing Assistant - Home Health

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling. Wisconsin Hospice Hope Green Lake is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). This position is a PRN (as needed) role in our Continuum of Care Department, Home Health and Hospice. The workforce will be based in Green Lake, WI.

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

• Receives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge.
• Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence for specific patient age groups served.
• Collects and documents data for admission assessment and reassessment at specified times for the patient population.
• Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of the patient’s response to care or treatment and notes significant changes in the patient’s condition.
• Contributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating with team members.
• Informs licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, patient complaints, and patient or significant other educational needs.
• Answers patients’ calls for help, takes their vital signs, monitors 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, transcribing 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 the 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.

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

No experience required.

State of work location:
Requires a valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) credential for each state. In addition, a driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle record are required for each state:

• Illinois – BLS HCP (American Heart Association), Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Illinois Department of Public Health, Driver’s License – State of Issuance, Driving Record – Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Missouri – BLS HCP (American Heart Association), Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) – Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Driver’s License – State of Issuance, Driving Record – Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Oklahoma – BLS HCP (American Heart Association), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Oklahoma State Department of Health, Driver’s License – State of Issuance, Driving Record – Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
• Wisconsin – BLS HCP (American Heart Association), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry, Driver’s License – State of Issuance, Driving Record – Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

Constant standing and walking; frequent use of hearing and speech to share information; frequent lifting of objects 0‑25 lbs; frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use; occasional lifting of objects 25‑50 lbs; occasional lifting/moving patients; occasional driving.

Day Shift (United States of America)

• Paid parental leave:
  Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (prorated based on FTE).
• Flexible payment options:
  Voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage:
  Through Flex Path funds for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.