Certified Hospice Nursing Assistant

Overview

Certified Hospice Nursing Assistant – PRN

Location:

Irving, TX, US

Accommodation note:
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• Perform personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attend to requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
• Ensure patient safety and use equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2, etc.).
• Provide personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linens as assigned.
• Assist in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned.
• Assist in feeding the patient as assigned.
• Take and record oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered, with appropriate demonstrated skills and competency.
• Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown over bony prominences.
• Assist in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist.
• Offer and assist with bedpans and urinals; provide light laundry assistance as assigned.
• Perform range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension therapy service as ordered with appropriate demonstrated skills and competency.
• Provide respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Maintain the patient’s living area in a clean and orderly condition, as assigned.
• Adhere to the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Respect the patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs.

• Report on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager; be aware of caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and related interpersonal issues.
• Participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.

• Acknowledge obligation and agreement to fulfill duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Certify alignment with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies throughout association with EH.
• Understand that violations may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.