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Hospice CNA

Affinity Hospice Management LLC Wexford, PA

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The hospice aide works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various tasks as assigned in accordance with the patient’s plan of care to meet the patient's personal needs and to promote comfort. The hospice aide is responsible for reporting and documenting observations and care performed. The hospice aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately. 2. Providing patient and family with positive communication techniques, within realm of ethical and respectful care, including confidentiality. 3. Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) 4. Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned. 5. Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. 6. Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. Hospice Aides may not provide patients with homemade food items or baked goods that they themselves prepared 7. Providing proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. 8. Reporting any complaint of pain or other symptoms or changes in the patient's condition to the RN Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. 9. Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. 10. Provide normal range of motion and transfers/positioning as directed. 11. Assistance with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations, such as “reminders.” 12. Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs, emptying waste baskets and other light homemaker tasks. 13. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. 14. Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. 15. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned. 16. Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. 17. Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. 18. Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs. 19. As a mandatory reporter, reports failure to comply with the requirements of the Dept. of Health as required within 14 calendar days, using Dept. of Health forms. 20. Reports suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a person in violation of the department of social and health services and the proper law enforcement agency. Reports must be submitted immediately when the reporting person has reasonable cause to believe that abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult has occurred. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. JOB LIMITATIONS The hospice aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the hospice aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse, such as sterile techniques. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1. Completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant course or equivalent training 2. Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) 3. Current Healthcare Provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification ((may not be internet based unless the demonstration of skills was hands on and observed by a certified trainer) 4. Current Food Handlers Permit 5. High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED) 6. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given. 7. Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill. 8. Prior experience in hospice, orderly, acute , rehabilitative, or long term care facility. 1 year previous home health/hospice experience preferred 9. Basic computer skills to document in electronic medical records (EMR) 10. At least 18 years of age. 11. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.

Outpatient

Part-time

1 week ago

Advanced Practice Provider - Center for Integrative Pain Management

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals Weirton, WV

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here. Additional Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY : The Advance Practice Professional (APP) is an individual with clinical skills and medical skills, with an expertise in the care of pain management patients. The APP completes comprehensive patient health evaluations (including biological, social and psychological assessments), taking into account their co-morbid conditions and overall disposition; in collaboration with the appropriate clinical/faculty team. The APP assesses, and coordinates the educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and caretakers. The APP develops and reviews the plan of care with the other members of the clinical team, participates in directing that care, and coordinates discharge planning/and or follow-up (as applicable). The APP participates in the education of residents and medical/nursing students and performs diagnostic procedures and therapeutic procedures. Provide healthcare services consistent with state law and the requirements of the professional licensing or certification authority and/or hospital privileges, where applicable. Such service may include, but are not limited to. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSE PRACTITIONER : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.Graduate of a CCNE accredited nursing program with Master’s Degree in Nursing 2.National Certification by one of the recognized APRN Certification Centers 3.Licensure, or eligibility for licensure, as a professional Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in West Virginia. 4.BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department. EXPERIENCE: 1.Acute care or pain management experience preferred. 2.Eligible new graduates will be considered. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.Bachelor’s Degree as Physician Assistant or Master’s Degree as Physician Assistant required. 2.Graduate of an ARC-PA approved Physician Assistant (PA) training program required. 3.Certification by the National Commission for Certification of Physician Assistants required. 4.Must be licensed or eligible for licensure by the WV Board of Medicine. 5.BLS Certification required with additional Advanced Life Support training at the discretion of the department. EXPERIENCE: 1.Acute care or pain management experience preferred. 2.Eligible new graduates will be considered. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1.Master’s level degree as Physician Assistant preferred. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1.Manages comprehensive and individualized care for patients and their families in the inpatient phase of hospitalization and immediate post discharge in the ambulatory setting. 2.Completes daily rounds; consults and/or pre-procedure/evaluations. 3.Completes integrated assessments. 4.With the collaboration of pain management faculty or by following established clinical Guidelines and Protocols, orders additional tests or consults as deemed appropriate. 5.Performs and communicates results of diagnostic tests following established clinical guidelines and scope of practice. 6.Consults and communicates with clinic and hospital staff regarding abnormal findings in the evaluations of patients. 7.Performs succinct comprehensive clinical evaluations and documents findings in medical record. 8.Facilitates patient discharge, post procedure management and/or follow-up by coordinating appropriate services and tests prior to discharge necessary for outpatient follow-up appointments in the clinic (as applicable). 9.Performs necessary procedures following established clinical guidelines and Protocols and scope of practice (SOP). 10.Develops a comprehensive individualized plan of care for pain management patients, which includes teaching, discharge planning and necessary referral to other members of the health care team as necessary. 11.Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients across the age continuum of their educational experience and certification. 12.Participate in physician rounds and/or consults as applicable. 13.Identifies unstable or complex pain management patient care situations and facilitates appropriate intervention in the clinic and/or hospital setting. 14.Recognizes emergency situations and initiates effective emergency care. 15.Evaluates pain management patients and serves as a coordinator for follow up procedures and tests in the ambulatory setting (as applicable). 16.Assists in the collection of outcome measures (as applicable). 17.Demonstrates critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning skills in clinical decision making by the identification, evaluation and management of the individual needs of patients/families. 18.Demonstrates the ability to utilize equipment in a safe manner. 19.Bases decisions made/actions taken on the relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings. 20.Utilizes teaching/learning theory and appropriate teaching strategies in the provision of education to nursing staff, hospital staff, students, patients, families and the community. 21.Promotes an environment that facilitates learning by responding to appropriate patient/family preferences, priorities and readiness to learn. 22.Evaluates the effectiveness of patient/family teaching and collaborates with the nursing and clinical staff in the completion of education plan. 23.Updates own knowledge base throughout the year. 24.Completes all identified clinical competencies. 25.Serves as a resource person for staff caring for the pain management patient. 26.Provides educational programs to professional and paraprofessional personnel in area of expertise. 27.Mentors nursing personnel in all levels of clinical practice. 28.Participates in community programs, distribution of literature, as appropriate in area of expertise. 29.Communicates effectively with patients/families, physician and ancillary services at all levels to assure coordinated efficient patient care. 30.Documents the plan of care, interventions and evaluations in a clear and concise manner for every patient visit in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation. 31.Documents all interventions in the patient’s medical record following approved hospital/UHA policies and compliance standards for documentation. 32.Collaborates with other leaders and staff to effectively achieve patient outcome based improvements in care. 33.Provides leadership in the development and implantation of changes in the pain management practice that positively impact patient outcomes. 34.Works collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate creative problem solving and provide professional support. 35.Participates and initiates inter-disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development and education. Serves as a professional role model. 36.Promotes and practices innovation of the expanded role in the delivery of care to pain management patients and families throughout the inpatient hospitalization, and the ambulatory setting. 37.Participates and provides leadership for committees and task forces. 38.Documents hours and submits billing reports, as appropriate. 39.Participates in the WVUH/UHA Performance Improvement Plan. 40.Applies information from Performance Improvement activities, changing practice as necessary, to improve care provided to patients. 41.Reviews and interprets pain management data from sources such as patient registries, clinical and financial reports, length of stay, access to care, and cost per case reports and recommends/implements changes as necessary. 42.Participates in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator. 43.Assists Faculty, Administrators and Directors in the collection of outcome measures. 44.Adheres to the established Performance Expectations for UHA Employees in the areas of People, Service, Performance Improvement, and Shared Values & Culture. 45.Other duties/projects as assigned. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1.Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking, and carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighting 40+ pounds. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1.Working closely with others. 2.Protracted or irregular hours. 3.Working around biohazards. 4.Working around infectious diseases. 5.Working with or near the deceased. 6.Working with hands in water. 7.Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1.Proficiency with computers. 2.Strong communication skills. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Shift: Day (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 7273 UHA Pain Management Weirton Address: 249 Three Springs Drive Weirton West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.