Hospice State Tested Nursing Assistant

Overview

Elara Caring offers opportunities to contribute to home health care growth. Join a team delivering the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place. The Hospice C.N.A / H.H.A. role focuses on compassionate, specialized nursing support in the home health setting.

Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant / Hospice Aide, with commitment and compassion, helps deliver quality end-of-life care and supports patients and families in their homes.

• Verifies the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to delegation by the RN, physician’s orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines.
• Incorporates patient care goals from the Plan of Care into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes.
• Communicates significant findings, problems, and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, physician, clinical supervisor, and other involved personnel.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate.
• Implements the plan for patient safety using patient, family, and community resources.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care.
• Suggets revisions to the plan of care in response to identified issues and notifies the RN Case Manager.
• Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Collaborates with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions.
• Documents medication regimen and updates the medication profile according to established procedures.
• Treats patients and caregivers with professionalism and respect.
• Implements actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits.
• Provides positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• 1 year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant required
• State-established or other Hospice Aide training program meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36 and a competency evaluation program
• Experience in a home health environment preferred
• 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment
• Valid driver’s license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager.

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Pay & Benefit Information:
Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, skills, competencies, and relevant experience. Elara offers a broad range of benefits. Learn more at

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