Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)- Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Intermediate Care, 4 West [...]

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Virginia as a Certified Nursing Aide. In this role, you will assist patients in their recovery, perform nursing skills under supervision, and ensure a safe environment. This position offers a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• No experience required, relevant experience preferred.
• Certified Nursing Aide certification (CNA) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal care for optimal recovery.
• Performs basic nursing skills as delegated by an RN.
• Provides a safe environment and delivery of care.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Your next opportunity awaits you! 4 West is a 30 bed all telemetry unit for post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients. The unit consists of 18 acute care
beds and 12 intermediate care beds (IMU) for those patients requiring a higher level of care between the ICU and acute care. Apply Today!

Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of Medical Center professionals in an inpatient or outpatient setting or in a patient’s home.

• Assists patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery during hospitalization.
• Performs basic nursing skills as delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedure to promote patient health and wellness.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Performs administrative support functions.
• Maintains necessary skills and competencies.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Position Compensation Range: $15.37 - $23.82 Hourly

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.

Experience: No experience required. Relevant experience preferred.

Licensure: Certified Nursing Aide certification (CNA) through the Virginia Board of Nursing. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending/stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20 - 50lbs and > 100lbs (Home Health Aide only). May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

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