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SSM Health lists this Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice House opportunity in fond du lac, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
nWI-Hospice Home of Hope
nWorker Type:
nRegular
nJob Highlights:
nJoin a team where your work matters-every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.
nIn this role, you'll be a vital part of the hospice care team, helping patients feel comfortable, respected, and supported throughout their journey. Your compassionate approach, dedication to quality care, and strong teamwork will help ensure patients and families receive the support they need during a meaningful time. If you find purpose in helping others and thrive in a patient-centered environment, you'll find this role both rewarding and impactful.
nDepartment: Hospice Home of Hope
nSchedule: Part-time; scheduled 14 hours a week as an evening shift
nHours: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (3 days one week, 4 days the next)
nWeekend Rotation : Every other weekend
nRequired Certification: Wisconsin State-issued CNA Certification
nApply today. SSM Health - We bring out the incredible in you, every day.
nJob Summary:
nAssists in performing a variety of nursing care services for patients in a hospice house setting.
nJob Responsibilities and Requirements:
nPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
nnnReceives patient care assignment from the registered nurse (RN) in charge. Initiates delegated tasks based on demonstrated competence in performing nursing activities for specific patient age group served.
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nnCollects and documents data for the admission assessment and reassessment at specific times for patient population. Documents and provides appropriate data to the RN and/or LPN for analysis and validation of patient's response to care or treatment and when significant change occurs in the patient's condition.
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nnContributes to safety and quality care by relaying information via charting and communicating to team members.
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nnInforms licensed nurse of any changes in patient condition/needs, of patient complaints, and of patient/significant other educational needs.
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nnAnswers patients' calls for help, takes their vital signs, and monitors their behavior and physical condition for progress or deterioration. Assists with baths, ambulating, feeding, skin care, personal and oral hygiene and making occupied and unoccupied beds. Performs dressing changes, enemas, ostomy care, toileting, turning, cough and deep breathing, catheter care, collection of biological specimens, measuring and recording intake and output of fluids.
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nnPrepares patients for discharge and accompanies them upon dismissal as indicated.
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nnStocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Utilizes time and supplies economically and conscientiously.
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nnAssists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones, relaying messages, transcription of physician orders, preparing and organizing the patient's medical record.
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nnOrients new patients and significant others to the hospice house.
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nnPerforms mechanical and manual operation of equipment as recommended in user's manual, with ability to recognize common mechanical problems and initiate appropriate corrective action.
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nnWorks in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
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nnPerforms other duties as assigned.
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n nEDUCATION
nnCompletion of an approved nurse aide training program and passing grade on state of work location required exam
n nEXPERIENCE
nnNo experience required
n nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
nnnConstant standing and walking.
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nnFrequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
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nnFrequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
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nnFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
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nnFrequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
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nnFrequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
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nnOccasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
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nnOccasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
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nnOccasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
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nnOccasional lifting/moving patients.
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nnOccasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
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n nREQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
nState of Work Location: Illinois
nnnBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)nn
nnAndnn
nnCertified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)nn
n nState of Work Location: Missouri
nnnBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)nn
nnAndnn
nnCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Missouri Department of Health and Senior Servicesnn
n nState of Work Location: Oklahoma
nnnBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)nn
nnAndnn
nnCertified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Oklahoma State Department of Healthnn
n nState of Work Location: Wisconsin
nnnBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)nn
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nnCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
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n nWork Shift:
nEvening Shift (United States of America)
nJob Type:
nEmployee
nDepartment:
n HOSPICE Home of Hope-FDL
nScheduled Weekly Hours:
n14
nSSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more. (
Worksite address
fond du lac, WI, 54035, US
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