Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Elara Caring Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant / Hospice Aid

At Elara Caring, we have a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of an entire home care industry. Here, each employee has the chance to make a real difference by carrying out our mission every day. Join our elite team of healthcare professionals, providing the Right Care, at the Right Time, in the Right Place.

Elara Caring knows theres no place like home, and thats why our teams continue to provide high-quality care to more than 60,000 patients each day in their preferred home setting. Wherever our patients call home and wherever they are on their journey of health, we care. Each team member has a part to play in this mission. This means you have countless ways to make a difference as a Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant / Hospice Aid.

Being a part of something this great starts by carrying out our mission every day through your true calling : developing an amazing team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare providers. To continue to be an industry pioneer in delivering unparalleled care, we need a Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant / Hospice Aid with commitment and compassion. Are you one of them? If so, apply today!

Why Join the Elara Caring Mission?

Work in a collaborative environment. Be rewarded with a unique opportunity to make a difference. Competitive compensation package. Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost. Opportunities for advancement. Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits. 401(K) with employer match. Paid time off, paid holidays, family, and pet bereavement.

What Youll Contribute :

Verify the Plan of Care prior to each visit and provide care according to delegation by the RN, physicians orders, assessment data, and established standards and guidelines. Incorporate patient care goals established in the Plan of Care, into nursing visits, as evidenced by documentation on skilled nursing notes. Communicate significant findings, problems and changes in condition or environment to the RN Case Manager, the physician, clinical supervisor, and / or other personnel involved with patient care. Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate RN Case Manager, clinical supervisor, and physician, as appropriate. Implement the plan for patient safety, using the patient, family, and community resources. Assist the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques while delivering quality patient care. Suggest revisions to the plan of care in response to identified patient care issues and notify the RN Case Manager. Provide those services required substantial and specialized nursing skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse or physician. Collaborate with the RN Case Manager during normal business hours for advice, assistance, and instructions. Document medication regimen and update medication profile according to established procedures. Treat patients and caregivers in the highest and most effective manner. Implement all available actions to prevent avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits. Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, patients, families, visitors, and agency personnel.

What is Required :

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. 1 year of experience as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant is required. State-established or other Hospice Aide training program that meets the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36 and a competency evaluation program. Experience in a home health environment is preferred. 50% travel required. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently and be able to lift 50-100 lbs. Valid drivers license and insurance and reliable transportation to perform job tasks.

You will report to the Clinical Team Manager. We value the unique skills of veterans and military spouses. We encourage applications from military veterans and their families. Elara Caring provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age (40 and older), national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Elara Caring participates in E-Verify and we will provide the Federal Government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers like Elara Caring can only use E-Verify once you have accepted the job offer and completed the Form I-9. At Elara Caring, pay and compensation are determined by a variety of factors, including education, job-related knowledge, skills, training, and experience. Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across different U.S. geographic markets, and may vary based on location. This is not a comprehensive list of all job responsibilities and requirements; upon request, a job description can be provided. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by reaching out to recruiting@elara.com.