Certified Nursing Assistant

Sentara Health; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Job summary

Sentara PACE - Portsmouth, VA is seeking a qualified Certified Nursing Assistant to join the team for full-time day shifts. The role involves direct patient care, hygiene, meals, vital signs, and assisting with transfers in a home and center setting.

Qualified candidates will graduate from a state-approved CNA program, hold Virginia CNA certification, and demonstrate competence in vital signs, mobility, and daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state approved Nursing Assistant program/Trade School.
• CNA active in Virginia.
• Experience with vital signs, mobility and activities of daily living.
• Phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG, IV removal, specimen collection, and Foley catheter handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care including hygiene, toileting, meals, and feeding.
• Check vital signs and monitor intake/output.
• Assist patient with ambulation and transfers from bed, toilet, and other areas.
• Document observations and care provided in a timely, accurate manner under RN supervision.

Skills

CNA credential

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility & transfers

Documentation

Education

Nursing Assistant program

Job description

City/State

Portsmouth, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Position Status: Full Time - Day Shift

Position Location: Sentara PACE - Portsmouth, VA - Requires travel within Hampton Roads in personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement will be paid for miles driven between patient visits.

Overview

Performs basic and routine patient care, such as personal hygiene, toileting, meal preparation and feeding, checks vital signs, intake/output, ambulation and assists patient with transfer from/to bed, toilet and other areas of the PACE center or in the home.

Education

• Graduate of a state approved Nursing Assistant program/Trade School program (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• CNA active in Virginia

Experience

• Patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living
• Vital signs, mobility and ambulation
• Phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal
• Comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse
• Observe patients’ physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner

Keywords: CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant, Home Care, Home Health, PACE, portsmouth

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $19.93 - $29.44 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work,

Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.