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CNA - Hospice House

The University of Kansas Health System·Oak Park, Illinois

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 14 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct personal care and assistance with activities of daily living for hospice patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Monitor vital signs, manage patient comfort, and document clinical findings according to regulatory guidelines.

Position Title

CNA - Hospice House

Nights - Full Time

Olathe Health Hospice House Hospital 15310 S. Marion St.

Position Summary: / Career interest:

The primary function of this position is to provide assistance with activities of daily living to Hospice House patients in need of such assistance, under the Plan of Care and direction of a Registered Nurse. To provide comfort and enforce when needed the plan of care to patients and family.

Responsibilities

  • and Essential Job Functions
  • "Consistently meets work schedule.
  • All other duties as assigned.
  • Provides direct personal care for hospice patients as guided by care plan from Registered Nurse.
  • Reports unexpected clinical findings to RN immediately. Answers patient call system promptly.
  • Responds to critical situations in an appropriate manner.
  • Maintains a safe environment for patients, including infection control.
  • Effectively manages the hospice patient's pain and comfort within the scope of practice. Reports and documents measures as needed.
  • Regularly attends and participates in Hospice House IDT meetings.
  • Completes all documentation consistent with regulatory guidelines and department policies.
  • Provides direct patient care included but not limited to, personal/comfort care, taking recording of patient vital signs and blood glucometer reading."
  • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
  • Required Education and Experience
  • Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program
  • High School Graduate
  • 1 or more years of experience
  • Preferred Education and Experience
  • 2 or more years of Hospice experience
  • Required Licensure and Certification
  • Certified Nurse Aide / Assistant (CNA) - State Department for Aging and Disability Services (KS), Department of Health & Senior Services (MO) - Includes licenses for all other states upon Hire
  • CPR/ AED/ BLS - Other BLS within 14 days

Time type: Full time

Job requisition id

R-51201

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion [https://jobs.kansashealthsystem.com/diversity-equality-and-inclusion].

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu [asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf [https://tbcdn.talentbrew.com/company/38901/cms/health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf] and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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Requirements

Requires completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program, a high school diploma, and at least one year of experience. Must hold a valid CNA license and CPR/AED/BLS certification.

  • high school
  • professional certificate
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Pain Management
  • Activities Of Daily Living
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Comfort Care
  • Blood Glucometer Reading

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Oak Park, Illinois
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

The University of Kansas Health System

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education....

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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