Hospice Nursing Assistant, Hospice Reimbursed

HOSPICE NURSING ASSISTANT, HOSPICE REIMBURSED

SGMC Health is hiring a Hospice Nursing Assistant to provide personal care services under the supervision of a registered nurse in hospice settings.

Location:

Hospice
Department: AR - HOSPICE

Schedule:

PRN, varied hours/shifts

As a member of the Hospice of South Georgia Team, you will provide personal care services and assistance with activities of daily living as ordered within the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care. You will maintain the Environment of Care by providing Homemaker Services to ensure patient comfort and a safe environment. Your primary assignment may be Home Care or Inpatient Care, but you may also support other divisions as directed by the Nurse Manager/RN.

Additional responsibilities include medication and supply pick‑up and delivery, clerical duties such as answering phones or call lights as needed, inventory management, and organization of basic medical supplies and DME.

• Preferred high‑school graduate or GED equivalent.
• Required completion of an approved Nursing Assistant Certification training program with evidence of current State of Georgia certification.
• Minimum two (2) years varied work experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Prefer training or experience with general office skills and medical terminology.
• Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to the hospice philosophy and ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to meet the unique needs of the terminally ill.
• Must possess strong skills in core areas of Certified Nursing Assistant Scope of Services, as defined by the State of Georgia.
• Must have a positive attitude with demonstrated ability to handle delicate situations and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to work non‑judgmentally with persons of diverse cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles.
• Must be self‑motivated with strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, handle pressure, and utilize critical thinking/problem‑solving techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to respond well to supervision and work independently with minimal direction and appropriate collaboration when required.
• Ability to operate clinical equipment as well as office equipment such as computers and telecommunications devices.
• Must have current Georgia driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record and a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job.
• Must have current CPR certification.

Work environment may include hospice office, patient homes, nursing homes/ALF, and/or inpatient hospice unit with primary assignment to either Home Care or Inpatient Care. You may be assigned to a consistent shift with regular working hours according to your department, but long, irregular, or flexible hours may be required, including weekends, evenings, and holidays on a scheduled or rotating basis. Daily interaction with persons under stress, having complex issues/concerns (end‑of‑life care), and/or requiring cooperation.

Frequent/daily travel within the service area is required in the Home Care setting, and occasional driving to hospital or pharmacy may be necessary. Physical work may require sitting, standing, bending, and frequent lifting or pushing objects exceeding 50 lb, using correct techniques, and it may require extensive standing and walking. Likely exposure to blood, body tissue and fluids, and other hazardous waste materials is expected.

Ability to operate basic medical equipment and office machines such as telephone, fax, copier, and computer is required.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider