Douglas County Visiting Nurses·Lawrence, Kansas
The CNA provides personal care services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to patients according to their plan of care. They also assist family members with patient mobility and maintain accurate medical records in compliance with agency and regulatory standards.
The CNA is responsible for providing personal care and other services outlined in the Plan of Care to patients/clients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
Care is provided in accordance with the policies of the agency and the nursing plan of care for the patient/client and the manager.
Skillfully assist patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming as outlined on the plan of care necessary to prevent or postpone hospitalization.
Helps family members care for the patient by demonstrating appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
Assist families to maintain their normal and usual activities of life.
Assist in re-establishing activities of daily living encouraging as much independence as possible.
Observe for incidental needs of the patient/client.
Exercise initiative and judgment in performance of duties.
Maintain charting and records as required by the agency and federal and state regulations, assuring that charting follows the plan of care established by the case manager.
See referred patients as directed by the Case Manager.
Graduation from high school or completion of GED preferred, but not required. Certified Nurses Aide in good standing - required for Help at Home program. EXPERIENCE Basic level knowledge of EMR (electronic medical records) and email functions.
Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.
Candidates must be a Certified Nurses Aide in good standing and possess basic knowledge of electronic medical records and email. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, and the role requires passing a criminal background and motor vehicle check.
Market context
In Kansas, support-services roles in healthcare are often tied to patient coordination, discharge planning, and connecting families with resources, so demand tends to follow hospitals, clinics, and community care settings. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer social work training plus medical-field experience and may favor licensure such as LMSW or LSCSW. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your degree, license status, and any relevant medical experience before applying.
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