Zilber Hospice Nursing Assistant

Department:
39119 Aurora Zilber Hospice Residence - Hospice: Residence Clinical
Status:
Part time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
24
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This position is a Night Shift position consisting of 3 shifts per week from the hours of 11 PM to 7:30 AM. This role requires weekend and holiday rotation.What We're Looking For
Interest in hospice and end-of-life care, with a desire to make a meaningful difference during life's most important moments.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Team player who collaborates respectfully with nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare professionals to provide patient-centered care with kindness, empathy, respect, and dignity.
Demonstrates a strong work ethic, reliability, accountability, and professionalism in all aspects of care delivery.
Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic care environment while maintaining a positive attitude and focus on quality care.
Preferred Personal Attributes
Compassionate and empathetic
Dependable and trustworthy
Respectful and professional
Excellent communicator
Collaborative team member
Self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility
Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care
Pay Range:
$20.80 - $31.20
Major Responsibilities:
Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required.
Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and
Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Education Required:
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
High School Graduate.
Experience Required:
None.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Certification Addendum
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements