Certified Nursing Assistant IPU PRN

Gulfside Healthcare Services is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a PRN position in the Inpatient unit (IPU). Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, you will provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living in patients' homes, facilities, and inpatient units. This role is ideal for CNAs with experience caring for terminally ill patients and those with life-threatening illnesses.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist patients with bathing, personal care, skin care, dressing, nail care, hair care, foot care, and oral hygiene
• Take and record vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, weight, and temperature; report abnormalities to the RN
• Assist patients with use of Hoyer lifts, commodes, bedpans, urinals, wheelchairs, hospital beds, and other equipment as directed by the RN
• Assist patients in achieving maximum independence in activities of daily living while maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Make beds and change linens
• Assist with positioning, transfers, ambulating, and activity as directed by the RN
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures
• Use proper body mechanics while lifting and moving patients
• Record patient health status and services provided during each visit in an informative and descriptive manner
• Immediately report all changes in patient condition, accidents, and incidents to the Case Manager or Nurse Care Manager
• Report all patient complaints and grievances to the Case Manager or Clinical Supervisor
• Actively participate in interdisciplinary group meetings by informing the RN Case Manager of patient changes and status
• Maintain professional relationships and serve as a liaison with other disciplines
• Offer emotional support to patients and families in accordance with the hospice philosophy and plan of care
• Represent Gulfside Healthcare Services in the community
• Observe patient rights and treat all individuals fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect
• Maintain dependability and punctuality

Required Qualifications

• Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Florida
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Valid auto insurance
• AHCA Level 2 Fingerprint screening clearance through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a CNA
• Experience caring for terminally ill patients
• Experience caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses