Certified Nursing Assistant - IP Hospice

Day in the life of a Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant:

This position offers compassionate care to all patients based on age-specific needs/expected outcomes, placing an emphasis on high quality, comprehensive treatment, by means of an interdisciplinary team and using a holistic approach. Provides personal care, homemaking, and emotional, social and spiritual support to patients and families – regardless of race, age, sex, religion, handicap or ability to pay during all phases of illness and bereavement.

Why work at Cheyenne Regional? 

• 403(b) with 4% employer match 
• ANCC Magnet Hospital 
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)  
• Education Assistance Program 
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program 
• Employee Assistance program  
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is what you will be doing:

• Assists patient with personal care. 
• Assists patient with transferring and ambulation. 
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises and simple procedures which have been taught by appropriate professional personnel.
• Performs homemaking services which are essential to the patient’s care at home. 
• Takes vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate) when appropriate. 
• Turns and repositions bedridden patients preventing breakdown of their skin.
• Changes bed linens as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining a safe environment for the patient.
• Uses safety and patient care equipment appropriately.
• Reinforces the safe use of equipment to the patient.
• Uses proper body mechanics when providing patient care/homemaking services. 
• Uses universal precautions in providing services.  Recognizes limitations and seeks assistance as needed.
• Communicates to RN/Therapist/Case Manager by verbal/written communication regarding patient care issues including pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
• Records care given and pertinent changes in the patient’s condition on the Aide Flow Sheet.
• Works collaboratively with the RN in charge to meet physicians, coworkers, management and other department needs.
• Acquires a minimum of 12 hours education, 5 being CEU’s, yearly. 
• Attend mandatory hospital in-services on a yearly basis.

Desired Skills: 

• Ability to interact positively with patients, patient’s families and staff so as to promote positive patient care.
• Ability to be flexible with department needs.
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate persons
• Ability to demonstrate sufficient dexterity to provide patient care. Ability to speak clearly for patient communication
• Ability to assist patients with activities of daily living that requires frequent moving, lifting of patients, frequent positioning of patients, giving patients baths, ambulating patients, and homemaking tasks requires much physical effort.
• Ability to operate motor vehicle is necessary
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently using sound judgement and attention to detail

Here is what you will need:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license issued by the Wyoming Board of Nursing
• Valid USA driver’s license
• Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s driving guidelines
• Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date
• 90 Days: Home Health Aid (HHA) certification on CNA license within 90 days of start date

Nice to have:

• High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
• Prior experience as a CNA

About Cheyenne Regional:                      

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health. 

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!