State Registered Nursing Aide - Homecare in Ashland, Kentucky at Community Hospice Inc

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:

- Must function within the policies and procedures of Community Hospice

- Provides personal hygienic care to patients in their home setting.

- Will make home visits to provide basic care as deemed necessary by registered nurse or supervisor.

- Will discuss the need for increased or decreased frequency of visits with registered nurse as deemed necessary.

- Performs routine nursing procedures under the direction of a registered nurse. These may include, but are not limited to enemas, catheter care, range of motion exercise, body positioning and alignment, and decubitus care.

- May request and deliver needed supplies required for routine care.

- May demonstrate use of medical equipment with use of proper body mechanics to family.

- Demonstrates proper body positioning and skin care techniques that promote decubitus prevention to patient/family.

- Monitors and documents vital signs.

- Reports noted changes or family concerns to registered nurse or Director of Homecare Services.

- Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members, contract team members, patients, families, physicians and others in the health care community.

- Documents care in a legible and timely manner.

- Records equipment and supply use in a proper manner.

- May assist in replenishing stock and maintaining supply room in neat and accessible order.

- Must attend monthly staff meeting and nursing staff meetings as requested.

- Must attend in service programs to maintain certification qualifications.

- May assist with housekeeping needs as deemed necessary.

- Follows the guidelines for universal precautions when providing patient care.

- Adheres to all policies, procedures and regulations regarding patient care, conduct, safety, fire, security, risk management and patient privacy rules.

- Participates with on-call as necessary.

- Performs 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.

- Must be 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