State Registered Nursing Aide - Homecare - Community Hospice of Northeast Florida : Job Details

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