Licensed Nursing Assistant-Per Diem

Job Description

This Per Diem opening is perfect for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) or Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNA) who want to pick up extra shifts or just want to work one day a week. Must be 21 years of age or greater by the start date.

Are you a caring CNA or LNA looking to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families during the most challenging moments? If so, we invite you to become an essential member of our Hospice House team!

Hours/Shift: Per Diem/Varies - minimum of one shift per week commitment

Benefits: We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities:

• Paid Sick Leave
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Employee Recognition Programs, Employee Discounts, and Employee Referral Bonus Program
• On-site daycare exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
• On-site Wellness Center with fitness classes, personal training, indoor pool, racquetball, and basketball courts
• As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• So much more!

Key Responsibilities:

Licensed Nursing Assistant:

· Responsible for attending to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of patients.

· Assist registered nursing personnel in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services.

· Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences.

· Obtains and records vital signs, heights and weights per policy.

· Meets patient’s personal hygiene and basic needs in a timely manner.

· Ensures that the patient is comfortable, necessary supplies are available and in reach.

· Keeps patient environment safe and tidy.

· Provides patient specific care as appropriate to age of patient.

· Demonstrates effective communication skills with children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients to include use of appropriate therapies such as play, written, and picture board.

· Reports changes in patient’s condition, out of normal values, patient/family concerns or complaints to nurse, charge nurse and/or supervisor.

· Applies AIDET as well as other evidence-based behaviors.

· Participates in developmental and organizational initiatives for process improvement and quality assurance as requested.

· Follows appropriate infection control procedures.

· Performs and accurately documents the following procedures as directed by the RN / LPN:

a. Blood glucose checks and documentation

b. Discontinuation of urinary catheters

c. Discontinuation of peripheral IVs

d. Performs skin care interventions and treatments, as permitted by state regulation.

· Maintains patient and staff confidentiality.

· Assists in the orientation of new staff as requested.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Unit Specific Responsibilities:

Med/Surg, Peds, PCU, ICU, Observation Unit. and ER:

· Maintains educational requirements and training requirements to fulfill the role and responsibilities of a Unit Coordinator as outlined in the Unit Coordinator job description.

· Regularly updates patient communication boards.

· Performs hourly rounds with patients.

· Performs bedside shift report.

· Assures patient belongings are accounted for on admission and transfers and returned at discharge.

· Performs designated admitting tasks.

· Records accurate intake and output for each patient.

· LNA may be required to provide backup support a Camera Tech in specific units:

a. Demonstrates competence with operating video monitor equipment by managing the video monitor (including audio component), display of rooms, adding and deleting beds monitored; is aware of actions for video monitor Downtime.

b. Receives report on video patient assignment from nurse. Stays at the monitor at all times, reports changes in patient’s behavior/status to nurse.

c. Documents and signs “Record and Video Monitoring form” (verbal reminders, staff interventions, # of fall alerts.

d. Identifies the behaviors that may precipitate a fall; is aware of the proper steps to take if patient is not seen on the video monitor.

Home Health and Hospice:

· All documentation is completed accurately and timely (no later than 8am the next day).

· Productivity to average no less than 5-6 patients per day.

Hospice House:

· Performs hourly rounds with patients.

· Performs bedside shift report.

· Assures patient belongings are accounted for on admission and transfers and returned at discharge.

· Performs designated admitting tasks.

· Records accurate intake and output for each patient.

· Performs designated admitting tasks.

Qualifications:

· Must be 18 years of age or greater

Experience: Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant, OR successful completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program

Education: High School or equivalent

Licensure: Current valid Arizona LNA License

Certification: Current BLS through the American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross

Unit Specific:

Pediatrics:

· Two-week pediatric orientation with annual competency in pediatrics

Home Health:

· Level one fingerprint clearance card, or application, required within 20 days of hire.

· Current and valid Arizona Driver’s License and clean driving record.

Hospice and Hospice House:

· Level one fingerprint clearance card, or application, required within 20 days of hire.

· Current and valid Arizona Driver’s License and clean driving record.

· Current and valid Arizona Food Handlers Card.

Special Position Requirements:

Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Unit Specific:

Home Health/Hospice:

Requires travel, in properly insured personal vehicle, throughout the service area.

Work Requirements:

· Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

· Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills

· Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient weighing up to 300 lbs.

· Able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach, while working with patients for the entire shift

· Able to care for patients with infectious diseases

· Ability to sit for 3-5 hours per day

· Able to stand for 3-5 hours per day

· Ability to walk for 3-5 hours day

· Able to care for patients in a variety of settings

· Proficiently utilize office equipment including phone, computer, fax printers, copier, scanner, etc.

Posting Date:

Locations: 3269 Stockton Hill Road Kingman AZ 86409