Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Nurse Assistant / Patient Care Assistant - Labor Pool

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. in Newport News, VA is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist in patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or LPN. The role emphasizes safe practices, accurate documentation, and support for the care plan in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The position requires CNA certification and CPR/BLS, with instructor certification preferred. Experience in acute care is desired, and the facility offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior experience in acute health care setting (preferred)
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Virginia Department of Health Professions Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification – AHA/ARC/other recognized bodies Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Instructor – AHA/ARC/ASI Upon Hire (Required)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of technology systems for patient data collection.
• Ensures availability of resources (equipment, supplies) to support positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment.
• Follows plan of care and performs treatments under RN/LPN direction.
• Performs unit- and facility-dependent procedures as competency allows (e.g., vital signs, enemas, perineal care).
• Follows planned care to ensure consistent, competent, ethical patient care and preserves privacy.

Skills

CNA

CPR/BLS Certification

CPR/BLS Instructor

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $16.80 - $21.83/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse/LPN and Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of hospital patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.

What you will do

• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the technology systems necessary for patient data collection.
• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN/LPN.
• This may include the following procedures dependent upon unit/facility competency requirements such as enemas, vital signs, ice application, compresses, perineal care, rectal tube, sitz bath, unsterile sites, strain urine for stones, specimen collection, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient’s value system.
• Provides care consistent with both verbal and/or written instructions.
• Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation.
• Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.

Qualifications

Experience 1 year Prior experience in acute health care setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Instructor - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.