State Registered Nursing Aide - Homecare

Description 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 Requirements 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