CNA or LNA Hospice - 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.

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 Home 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:

• Join us and you'll be a part of a culture where we support each other and celebrate what makes each of us a special person as we work together with integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, and accountability
• Our leaders demonstrate their commitment by gathering feedback, supporting, and empowering team members to do their best work through regular leadership rounding
• Paid Sick Time
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
• Scholarship Program for qualified individuals pursuing a first degree in healthcare related field
• On-Site Daycare, exclusive to our employees’ children of all ages
• Employee Discounts and Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Career Growth Opportunities
• As a not-for-profit organization, our employees who have qualified student loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• And, so much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for attending to the daily living and safety needs of an assigned group of patients providing age appropriate care.
• Assist registered nursing personnel in the care of patients by performing various patient care activities and related non-professional services, and performs hourly rounds.
• Performs rounds, designated admitting tasks, assures patient belongings are accounted for on admission and transfer and returned at discharge.
• 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 and meets patient’s personal hygiene, basic needs promptly, ensures that the patient is comfortable and necessary supplies are available and in reach.
• Keeps patient environment safe and tidy and follows infection control procedures.
• 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.
• Completes bedside shift report and performs and accurately documents procedures as directed by the RN / LPN, accurately and timely.
• Maintains patient and staff confidentiality and expected productivity to average no less than 5-6 patients per day.
• Assists in the orientation of new staff as requested.

Qualifications:

• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card, or application, within 20 days of hire
• Arizona Food Handlers Card
• Arizona Driver's License and clean driving record (age 21 only)
• Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant OR successful completion of a Nursing Assistant certification program

For those candidates with a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA):

• Must be at least 16 years of age or greater
• Current valid Arizona CNA License from the Az Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association or American Heart Association BLS Certification
• It is strongly preferred that you do obtain or plan to obtain an LNA from the Az Board of Nursing

For those candidates with a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA):

• Must be 18 years of age or greater
• Arizona Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) from the Az Board of Nursing
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (must be able to provide diploma or official transcripts upon hire)

Work Requirements:

• Able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, possess good oral and written communication skills, care for patients with infectious diseases, utilize standard office equipment
• Able to assist with the movement of an adult patient to 300 lbs, able to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach, while working with patients for the entire shift; sit, stand, and walk 3-5 hrs daily
• Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

About Us: Kingman Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is the largest healthcare provider and the only remaining not-for-profit hospital in Mohave County, Arizona. As a 235-bed multi-campus healthcare system, our medical center includes more than 1,900 employees, 270 physicians/allied health professionals, and 150 volunteers. KRMC is recognized as an innovator in rural healthcare, a teaching hospital, and a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. We provide a full continuum of highly technical and specialized medical services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. Year after year the Leapfrog Group has awarded KRMC an "A" Grade for Patient Safety. We strive to provide a culture of safety, integrity, teamwork, accountability, respect and appreciation through recognition, career growth, and employee celebrations throughout the year for all of our staff. Kingman Regional Medical Center is a great place to work, come join our team!

Posting Date: 2024-08-21T21:14:24 00:00

Locations: 3269 Stockton Hill Road Kingman AZ 86409