Certified Nursing Assistant CNA In Patient Unit Hospice
AdventHealth
Application
Details
Posted: 26-Mar-24
Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 135699777
Certified Nursing Assistant - AdventHealth Hospice Care
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule:Mon-Friday and every other weekend.
Shift: Night Shift
Location: AdventHealth Orlando Inpatient Unit, but will also be required to float as needed to AdventHealth Kissimmee Hospital’s and Altamonte Springs Hospice Inpatient Unit.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Inpatient Unit CNA carries out duties under the supervision of an Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (RN) in order to increase the level of patient comfort in compliance with the care plan, to maintain good patient hygiene and a safe environment for the patient by performing assigned duties.
You Will Be Responsible For:
Reviews the Plan of Care for the assigned patient census. Communicates with the staff nurses regarding activities performed and patient condition. Discusses particular issues arising which may require intervention by others.
Adheres to written and oral instructions for patient care as prepared by the charge nurse.
Provides personal care services including bathing, shampoo, nail and food care, oral hygiene, and other services to ensure the patient’s comfort and cleanliness.
Aids the patient’s mobility and performs range of motion activities on patient extremities as outlined in the Plan of Care. Move patient from bed to wheelchair, push the chair to give the patient a ride, or reposition patient in bed.
Serves meals or snacks as directed and assists with feeding as required by patient needs.
Performs housekeeping services and cleans and maintains the patient area as necessary. Change linens and do patient laundry as needed.
Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
·The successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant curriculum is required; High school diploma or equivalent preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Administrator.
·A clear/active Florida Certified Nurse Assistant License is required.Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse Assistant (CHPNA) certification is preferred.
·A minimum of 6 months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in hospice care, home health, acute care, or skilled nursing facility is required.
·Knowledge of nursing assistant skills in the performance of duties in compliance with the legal and ethical parameters established and based on the level of education and certification attained by the employee.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Our more than 80,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in hospitals, physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers are committed to providing individualized, wholistic care.