CNA Hospice Aide

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As the Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) you will provide compassionate, skilled psychiatric nursing care to patients in their homes, supporting mental health stability and overall well‑being. This role involves assessment, medication management, patient and family education, and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams, all while ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is empathetic, clinically skilled, and dedicated to delivering patient‑centered mental health care in a home‑based setting. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs
• Observes and evaluates the physical and mental status of the patient for complications and medication side effects
• Maintains awareness for indicators in patients' behavior that call for change in the treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other medical signs and symptoms
• Instructs patient/caregiver in cognitive and technical aspects of care, medication regimes, disease processes, safety interventions, ADL care, coping skills, symptom management and other interventions
• Administers IM medications, performs lab draws and specimen collections
• Acts as a case manager in coordinating care for patients as assigned
• Completes documentation timely and accurately
• Supervises LPNs and HHAs
• Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, psychiatrist and care team

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:

• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant (CNA) as per state certification/registration requirements
• Current CPR certification

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance

Preferred Qualification:  

• CNA experience within the last two years

Pay 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, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $14.00 to $23.85 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.