Hospice CNA

divh2Hospice CNA Opportunity/h2pOptum 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, youll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, youll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. 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. Southwest Medical Associates is one of Nevadas largest multi-specialty medical groups./ppThe 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 any five days between the hours of 6am and 5pm. Weekends are required./ppPrimary Responsibilities:/pulliResponsible 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/liliAssist with food preparation if requested/needed/liliTake vitals as needed/liliAssist in ambulation and exercise according to plan of care/liliRemind patients of self-administration of medication/liliDo laundry as appropriate/liliReport on patients condition to assigned nurse/liliOther responsibilities as assigned/li/ulpRequired Qualifications:/pulliHigh school diploma or GED/liliCurrent certified nursing assistant certification issued by state of Nevada Board of Nursing/lili1+ years of experience in an acute, hospice or home health setting/liliCPR certified or certified before starting in position/liliMicrosoft Office proficiency/liliAccess to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications:/pulliHome health or hospice experience/liliExperience with end of life care/li/ulpPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, youll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable./ppOptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations./ppOptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment./p/div