Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Part Time - Days - Med Surg

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

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Smithfield, Virginia seeks a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision. The role emphasizes safe patient environments and adherence to care plans, with attention to growth and development principles for all ages.

Responsibilities include assisting with treatments, essential data collection, maintaining supplies and equipment, and documenting care accurately. CPR/BLS certification is required or instructor status as per policy.

Qualifications

• 1 year prior experience in acute health care setting preferred.
• CNA certification is required by VDHP.
• CPR/BLS certification required or CPR/BLS Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of technology systems for patient data collection.
• Ensures availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) for positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment; stocks supplies and stores equipment.
• Follows plan of care under RN/LPN direction, including procedures per unit competency requirements.
• Completes required documentation accurately and supports training of team members as needed.

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification - Virginia Department of Health Professions

CPR/BLS Certification (AHA/ARC/American Safety and Health Institute)

Job description

Smithfield, 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)

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

About Riverside Health System

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.