CNA - Richard Nau Hospice House

Overview

Peace Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant
- Hospice for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Evening position. The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $23.03 – $34.59. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing quality, compassionate patient care by performing tasks involving direct and indirect patient care, using skills and knowledge in basic nursing assistant procedures and techniques under direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

• Assist in providing direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the CNA licensure.
• Perform basic technical skills which may include: CPR; taking and recording vital signs; measuring and recording fluid intake/output; applying dressings; recognizing and reporting signs and symptoms of common diseases or conditions; administering treatments as directed by a physician or nurse.
• Assist patient with personal care which may include: bathing; mouth and skin care; grooming and dressing; toileting assistance; eating and hydration.
• Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
• Maintain unit supplies by stocking patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
• Documents relevant patient care data.
• May provide clerical support to the unit; doing order entry, chart processing, answering telephones, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Accredited Program
  
  Required:
  
  Certified Nursing Assistant

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year;
  Preferred:
  Experience in an acute care facility
• Graduate of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant program
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development to meet each patient’s needs

Credentials

• Required:
  
  Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington
• Required:
  
  Upon Hire Basic Life Support
• Required:
  
  Washington State Food Handler's Permit

Skills

• Demonstrates a courteous, caring, and understanding attitude towards patients, families, co-workers, visitors, volunteers, peers, and physicians. (Required)
• Must be well organized, flexible and able to function effectively and independently as assigned. (Required)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (Required)
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving skills. (Required)
• Excellent communication skills (Required)
• Basic computer, clerical, phone etiquette and customer service skills (Required)

Physical demands

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment
• Fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment
• Push/Pull up to 45 lbs. frequently
• Perform hands-on CPR using 100-125 lbs. of force; frequency seldom or occasionally
• Frequent sitting; bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles
• Task performance in a noisy environment

• Vision and hearing within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted)
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some benefits include full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how Peace Health is committed to supporting caregivers.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.