Full-Time & Part-Time Nursing CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice de la Luz/Jet Health, Inc. is seeking a part-time, dedicated, compassionate and experienced, Certified Nursing Assistant to join our team serving our patients currently enrolled in our hospice services in and around Santa Fe, NM.
The Certified Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The Certified Nursing Assistant will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
Requirements

Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Registered Nurse Case Manager immediately
Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.)
Performing vitals and ADLs for each patient as needed including but not limited to personal care including baths, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen, assisting in dressing and undressing patients, assisting in feeding the patient as assigned
Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence
Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the Registered Nurse Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues
Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist
Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency
Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate
Keeping patient's immediate living space tidy, as assigned
Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs
Participate in on-call as assigned
Meets the training requirements of the State
Position Qualifications

Active CNA license in the state you are applying and will be working
One year of Certified Nursing Assistant experience required
One year of home health/hospice experience preferred
At least 18 years of age
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Provides a calm manner when in a patient's home
Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired
Possess and maintains current CPR certification
Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order
Job Limitations
The Certified Nursing Assistant will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act.
Skills Required

Excellent oral and written communications
Excellent organizational skills
Working Conditions

Community home environment
Exposure to infectious diseases
In and out of automobile
Benefits for full time employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance
• 401k Plan w/ discretionary company match
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation