Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association

Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health in beautiful Southwest Florida, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to care for patients.

Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the CNA provides personal and basic medical care services within the plan of care for patients within the CNA scope of practice and to enhance patient and family comfort. The CNA Float works in private homes, assisted living facilities and long-term care communities to provide care as needed.

The CNA:

• Promotes and practices the hospice mission and core values and follows all policies and procedures of Empath Health.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Florida Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Practice of Hospice Nursing as well as legal, regulatory and CHAP requirements.
• Provides basic personal care such as bed, shower or tub bath, oral hygiene, toileting, skin care, ambulation, and exercise as directed by the RN and assigned by the patient’s plan of care (POC).
• Provides education in personal care, patient positioning, and ADL’s specific to patient’s POC.
• Measures and records oral, rectal, and axillaries temperatures, pulse, and respiration, and blood pressure when ordered within scope and training of the CNA.
• Follows infection control procedures and Standard Precautions against Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Responsible for documenting patient care timely and appropriately while ensuring confidentiality.
• Communicates and regularly updates the RN regarding observations, progress/deterioration and comfort needs of the patient. Actively participates in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to patient’s safety and health, i.e. cleaning, supply organization, meal preparation and/or assistance as per POC.
• Coordinates visit with facility and/or family members, utilizing established communication protocols.
• Participates in in-service education programs and performance improvement activities as required by Empath Health policies and patient needs.
• Recognizes and maintains professional boundaries in relationships with patient/family/caregiver.
• Display respectful adherence to Empath Health community partner facilities, staff, rules and regulations.

Requirements:

• Florida State Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Education hours in accordance to requirements of CHAP accreditation.
• Current CPR certification
• Six months recent experience in Hospice, Home Health or acute care setting environment preferred
• CHPNA certification is strongly encouraged within three years of hiring

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Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!