Hospice – FT CNA – Southwest Medical

Optum NV is seeking a Hospice – FT CNA – Southwest Medical 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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. Southwest Medical is headquartered in the greater Las Vegas, NV area.

 

Southwest Medical Associates is one of Nevada’s largest multi-specialty medical groups. (SMA) Experience, Compassion, Innovation, Quality have been the very foundation of SMA since we formed in 1972. We serve a broad expanse of Southern Nevada communities. From 24-hour urgent care to convenient e-visit capabilities, we’re bringing our patients the health care they want, the way they want it.

 

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 any five days between the hours of 6am and 5pm. Weekends are required.

  

Primary Responsibilities:

• 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

 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Access to reliable transportation that will enable you to travel to client and / or patient sites within a designated area

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home health or hospice experience
• Experience with end of life care

 

Nevada Residents Only: The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.27 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.