Hospice CNA

UnitedHealth Group•Las Vegas, NV

1d•$16 - $29

About The Position

Optum NV is seeking a Hospice CNA to join our team in Las Vegas, NV. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, is a multi-specialty group of physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants consisting of over 300 providers, 21 medical health centers including six urgent care clinics, four convenient care centers, two lifestyle centers catering to older adults, an outpatient surgery center, home health, hospice and palliative care services, plus E-visits and online options via Now Clinic telemedicine technology. Southwest Medical offers patients compassion, innovation, and quality care throughout southern Nevada. The CNA is a member of the hospice team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet patients’ needs. The CNA is responsible for observations, documenting observations and care performed. Our operations are seven days a week. The CNA will work Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Current certified nursing assistant certification issued by state of Nevada Board of Nursing
CPR certified or certified before starting in position
1+ years of experience in an acute, hospice or home health setting
Microsoft Office proficiency
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area

Nice To Haves

Home health or hospice experience
Experience with end of life care

Responsibilities

Responsible for patient care including but not limited to baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, changing bed linens, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, keeping patients’ living area clean and orderly
Assist with food preparation if requested/needed
Take vitals as needed
Assist in ambulation and exercise according to plan of care
Remind patients of self-administration of medication
Do laundry as appropriate
Report on patients’ condition to assigned nurse
Other responsibilities as assigned