CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE

Hospice AideAssists with personal care and homemaking tasks to enable patients to remain in their homes in a caring and compassionate manner. Assists patients and families by providing emotional support. Performs services as ordered by the clinical team which may include a variety of medical duties such as vital signs. Works under direct supervision of an LPN or RN. May only perform care within the scope of a CNA.Supervisory Responsibilities: NoneDuties/Responsibilities:Uses only approved abbreviationsUnderstands patient safety goals & actions takenUses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, demonstrates processFollows aide care plan developed by clinical team (nurse/provider)Bathing (skin, hair, nail and mouth care) & hands on personal care, assistance with ambulation or exercise, feeding & positioningAssisting with light housekeeping such as meals and laundryEncouraging patient independence as appropriatePsychosocial, spiritual, & palliative care/supportApply creams/powder/ointment to intact skin, if indicated on the plan of careConvert a urinary drainage bag to a leg bag, if indicated on the plan of careNasal cannula carePediculosis or scabies treatment, if indicated on the plan of carePost-mortem careProsthesis care, if indicated on the plan of careApply & remove splinting devices, if indicated on the plan of careApply & remove TED hose, if indicated on the plan of careAttends case conferences as needed/IDGInforms nurse/office of changes in patient's condition & any concerns from the patient/family/caregiverSchedules nurse aide visits as directed by case managerAssists with scheduling conflicts as neededTriage calls and manage appropriatelyAnswer phones in a professional & customer sensitive mannerAccepts referrals and requests information from registration for new referralsCreates new referral matrixObtain medical records as needed by clinical teamChart auditingComplete registration process for lab testingScanning & faxing including faxing lab results to outside providersFollows visit schedule including remaining in the home for the assigned timeCommunicate with family related to schedule & schedule changesMaintain appropriate levels of medical supplies according to established par levelsManage inventory & management of supply of donationsMaintains storage area and office in an organized & efficient mannerCleans & disinfect equipment as neededTime/visit documentation is accurate, timely, thorough, & signed per departmental, state, & federal requirementsParticipates and assists with quality improvement and LEAN efforts including data gathering & documentationWillingness to accept new assignmentsFlexible with schedules & dutiesWorks independently & able to multi-taskDuties as assigned by managerAssists with running reportsDemonstrates competencies for all populations servedRequired Skills/Abilities:Strong verbal, written, & listening communication skillsDetail orientedMust be able to operate a computer, phone, copier & medical equipmentEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalentLicensed as a Certified Nurse Aide in the state of IndianaUp to 3 months related experience required