State Registered Nursing Aide - Homecare

State Registered Nursing Assistant

The State Registered Nursing Assistant is an individual who, under the direction of a registered nurse, provides personal care services within the guidelines of the IDT care plan to patients admitted to Community Hospice.

Responsibilities:

• Function within the policies and procedures of Community Hospice
• Provide personal hygienic care to patients in their home setting
• Make home visits to provide basic care as deemed necessary by registered nurse or supervisor
• Discuss the need for increased or decreased frequency of visits with registered nurse as deemed necessary
• Perform routine nursing procedures under the direction of a registered nurse
• Request and deliver needed supplies required for routine care
• Demonstrate use of medical equipment with use of proper body mechanics to family
• Demonstrate proper body positioning and skin care techniques that promote decubitus prevention to patient/family
• Monitor and document vital signs
• Report noted changes or family concerns to registered nurse or Director of Homecare Services
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, contract team members, patients, families, physicians and others in the health care community
• Document care in a legible and timely manner
• Record equipment and supply use in a proper manner
• Assist in replenishing stock and maintaining supply room in neat and accessible order
• Attend monthly staff meeting and nursing staff meetings as requested
• Attend in service programs to maintain certification qualifications
• Assist with housekeeping needs as deemed necessary
• Follow the guidelines for universal precautions when providing patient care
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and regulations regarding patient care, conduct, safety, fire, security, risk management and patient privacy rules
• Participate with on-call as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent and must be certified as a home health aide by the State Board of Nursing

Current in health requirements requested by Community Hospice

Completion of a state approved certified nurse assistant course and test

One year of experience in patient care position in hospital, nursing home or related health care facility

Continuing education requirements will be maintained in accordance with the State of Kentucky and Ohio requirements for licensure and/or certification

Personal qualities of empathy, responsibility, dependability, and intelligence

Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, clients, and family members

Must have the ability to work independent of direct on-site supervision

Must be able to participate in the Federal and State Healthcare Programs

Must be able to pass a Driving Records Check, Criminal Background Check, and a Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Certification as a home health aide by the State Board of Nursing (Required)

Experience:

• 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person