Agrace is a nonprofit, community healthcare organization that is nationally recognized as a leader in the hospice industry.

Well known for end-of-life care, Agrace also serves people across southern Wisconsin who are aging, seriously ill, or grieving.

Agrace has a strong culture of employee engagement. In 2023, Agrace was named the #1 Top Workplace by the Wisconsin

State Journal and Energage, and #79 of the top 100 companies in the country among those with an employee base of 500 to 999 workers!

Hours AM : 7a-3 : 30p (multiple FTE options based on IPU need and candidate preference)

Weekend Rotation Every Other Weekend

Holiday Rotation Every Other Holiday

On Call Rotation No On-Call

Bonus Eligibility $3,000

Benefits No mandating! Great benefits / paid time off, Low ratios - 6-8 : 1, Free parking

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH (AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY)

The Inpatient Unit CNA works on a collaborative interdisciplinary team including Social Workers, RNs, Volunteer Coordinators, Grief counselors, and Clinical Assistants.

I feel like I matter here and what I do each day is important for these families and patients." - Inpatient Unit Employee

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THIS ROLE (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

The CNA IPU is responsible for patient and family satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living, providing light homemaker help, following the plan of care, communicating changes in condition, and documenting care.

The CNA IPU provides patient and family centered care consistent with Agrace philosophy, goals, standards, regulations and policies.

Assist Patients with Activities of Daily Living

Assist with ambulation, changing position, and moving to / from sitting and standing.

Help with bathroom functions like toileting and incontinence care.

Help bathe, shower, dress, provide oral care, and groom.

Assist with eating and drinking.

Perform post mortem care.

Obtain vital signs. Assist with treatments.

Anticipate and respond to patient needs and round on patients.

Provide homemaker assistance

Perform light housekeeping such as changing linens, doing laundry, tidying room, and removing trash.

Deliver patient supplies.

Deliver food and beverages.

Communication

Read, understand, and follow the plan of care. Document cares and changes in patient condition in electronic health record.

Document and report significant changes in condition or unusual incidents to appropriate Interdisciplinary Team Member such as client abuse / neglect, suicidal intent, harmful coping mechanisms or violence, etc.

Reinforce patient and family education.

Miscellaneous

Participate in meetings to plan and evaluate patient / family services.

Precept new staff and students.

Delegate tasks to volunteers as appropriate.

YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program

Current, unrestricted Nursing Assistant Certification in state of employment

One-year personal care experience, hospice, or home health, preferred

Must be at least 18 years of age

Ability to develop, maintain, and apply knowledge of hospice and end of life process

Ability to maintain professional boundaries with patients, families and co-workers

Ability to follow plans of care, and patient, family, and clinical staff directions

Basic Microsoft Office skills

Experience using electronic health records; Epic preferred

Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with others

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to be flexible in time and task to meet organizational needs

Ability to maintain confidentiality about patients, families, caregivers, staff, donors, and organizational intellectual property

Ability to use proper body mechanics, safe patient handling, and standard precautions

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At Agrace we are strengthened by the diverse experiences, cultures and traditions of our staff, patients, and clients.

Together, we pursue a vision of equity in which every Agrace staff member is treated fairly, and every patient and client experiences the respectful, individualized care they need and deserve.

We foster a culture of belonging and inclusion that celebrates people’s uniqueness and leads to meaningful, empathetic connections.

Agrace HospiceCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. i4180% %%mednurse%%

Last updated : 2024-05-22