Cert Nursing Asst - Hospice
Kendallville, Indiana
- License
- RN or CNA license
Do you qualify?
- Certification
- Must have completed a State approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
- Certification
- Job Limitations The Certified Nursing Assistant will NOT function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act.
- Certification
- Specifically, the Certified Nursing Assistant will NOT administer medications, take physician orders or perform any procedure requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse.
- Certification
- The Certified Nursing Assistant will NOT transport patients for any reason, in any vehicle, whether it is the employee’s private vehicle or patient’s vehicle, due to the liability involved.
- Also asks
- Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent with GED.
- Also asks
- Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Also asks
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, 100 pounds with assist.
- Also asks
- Must successfully complete the skills competency upon hire.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Ask Mira
Your fit
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
Original listing
Posted on Parkview Health’s careers page.
Read full text
The Certified Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional member of the Hospice team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and promote comfort. Responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations as well as the care performed. Is assigned in a manner which promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients/significant others and all health care team members.
Education
Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent with GED. Must have completed a State approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program.
License & Cert
Must be current on the State Registry as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Must be current on the State Registry as a Home Health Aide within 30 days of employment. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order. Vehicle must be insured in accordance with agency requirements. Must have current CPR. Addendums are required for 0153 Nurse Leader, 0249 Registry RN, 0252 Registered Nurse, 0235 Advanced Registered Nurse, and 0236 Expert Registered Nurse. To view addendums, go to the job description page on Parkview’s intranet.
Experience
Prefer one year minimum of experience working in the patient care setting, preferably as a patient care provider. Other
Qualifications
Must successfully complete the skills competency upon hire. Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, 100 pounds with assist. Job Limitations The Certified Nursing Assistant will NOT function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the Certified Nursing Assistant will NOT administer medications, take physician orders or perform any procedure requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse. The Certified Nursing Assistant will NOT transport patients for any reason, in any vehicle, whether it is the employee’s private vehicle or patient’s vehicle, due to the liability involved.
What's around it?
Kendallville, IN
Living costs about 7% below the US average