CNA Supervisor; Hospice) Tues-Sat Job Las Vegas area,Nevada USA,Nursing

Position: CNA Supervisor (Hospice) Tues-Sat

Description

Job Summary:

The CNA Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hospice home health aide staff. This position will be responsible for hiring, training, retention, discipline, and scheduling of the home health aides in conjunction with the demands of the hospice program. The CNA Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the annual supervisory requirements for the home health aides have been met and competencies are completed and accurate.

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Accountability:

Reports to the RN Clinical Coordinator(s) or designee

FLSA Status:

Exempt/Salary

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Requirements

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions:

Assists with hiring, training, and retention of CNA staff to meet the demands of the hospice agency

Ensures that new CNAs have and maintain proper credentials per state, federal and CHAP requirements

Meets all competency requirements as required by state, federal and CHAP guidelines

Schedules CNAs according to the individualized Plan of Care established by the RN Case Manager for each patient

This position may also manage the supply inventory with oversight from the RN Clinical Coordinator(s); ordering & maintaining records of supply needs

Serves as the point of contact for patients and/or caregivers for CNA scheduling needs, concerns, and grievances

Arranges for precepting of new CNAs

Immediately reports any changes of staff to the RN Case Manager and RN Clinical Coordinator(s) or designee

Coordinates delivery of materials or supplies with patient supply companies to a schedule within business hours that is not disruptive to IDT meetings or other training

Educates CNA staff on the use and potential hazards of patient care supplies, when necessary

Generates miscellaneous patient reports when needed

Participates in Performance Improvement Activities as requested

Participates in QAPI Compliance goals for CNA documentation

Completes appropriate documentation in a legible and timely manner

Ensures CNA compliance with attending staff meetings and in-service training

Generates and delivers disciplinary write-ups to CNAs under the supervision of the Human Resources team

Stays current with all mandatory agency and regulatory requirements

Reviews timekeeping performed by CNAs, verifying it is done according to the timekeeping policies and procedures, and approves timecards for payroll processing

Approves CNA mileage and timecards for payroll processing

Assures all CNA visits are closed in a timely manner

Responsible for completing CNA performance evaluations (90 day & annual) with assistance from the RN Clinical Coordinator(s)

Other duties as assigned

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Specific to the Position:

Adheres to patient rights, abuse reporting, and confidentiality policies

Attends scheduled staff meetings and in-service training

Adheres to the departmental dress code requirements related to personal grooming and attire

Demonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time, providing proper notification for absence or tardiness, participating in required meetings

Demonstrates ability to problem-solve and make decisions by assessing situations and considering alternatives, seeking guidance and direction as necessary, utilizing proper chain of command

Demonstrates effective time management skills by coordinating activities to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency, willingness to adjust or revise work schedules as requested

Assumes responsibility for on-going personal development and continuing education

Pursues professional networking opportunities to stay current in the fields of social work and hospice

Completes assigned projects within specified time frames

Maintains attendance in accordance with company standards

May make patient visits on special occasions or as deemed necessary to provide uninterrupted patient care

Assists with supervision and guidance of student interns as directed

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Physical/Safety Requirements:

Must be able to lift 10-40 lbs. on a regular basis

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday

Must have the strength and endurance required for sitting for lengthy periods of time

Must possess sight/hearing and speech senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position are fully met

Category 2 for potential exposure to blood/body fluids. (Does not usually require the performance of procedures or other tasks in the work routine that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but Category 2 tasks may require the unexpected performance of these procedures.)

Must be able to handle frequent interruptions and idiosyncrasies of people

Must be able to comprehend English and follow oral and written instructions

Must utilize appropriate PPE as needed

Must be able to follow the designated plan of action in the event of a fire or other emergency

Must use…