Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Southampton Memorial Hospital 2

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking compassionate individuals to provide essential patient care. This role involves direct support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while collaborating closely with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in patient care and communication skills, as well as a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality in healthcare. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and educational assistance, making a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental and Vision Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employer Retirement Contributions

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Knowledge of patient safety standards and regulations.
• Experience in acute care or long-term care facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
• Records vital signs and assists with personal care and hygiene.
• Acts as a liaison between patients and nurses.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Infection Prevention

Team Dynamics

Basic Hygiene Care

Mobility Assistance

Clinical Technology Usage

Education

High School/GED

Job description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

Essential Job Functions
Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit based specialty duties.
Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse
Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors and all employees
Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care
Uses professional, verbal and written communication skills at all times

Work Experience
Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long term care facility

Required Skills
• Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
• Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
• Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
• Infection prevention and transmission based precautions
• Understanding of clerical duties and office based technology
• Team dynamics
• Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
• Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
• Feeding, hydration, and nutrition
• Bowel and bladder elimination
• Ambulation and patient mobility
• Use of clinical technology
• Compassionate, relationship based approach in care activities
• Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
• Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Certifications

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)

State Certified or eligible to take the state test within 120 days of employment

Education

High School/GED (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]