Certified Nursing Assistant (Lead)

Riverside Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA seeks a Lead Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) to assist with private home care, mentor staff, and provide patient care as needed. This role requires VA CNA certification, CPR/BLS, and a valid driver’s license, with weekend/holiday availability as needed.

Under supervision of the Clinical Manager, you will coordinate client scheduling, support office tasks, maintain records, and ensure safe, ethical care aligned with plans of care and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Education: VA Board-approved Nurse Aide program (Required).
• CPR/BLS certification (Required) within 30 days.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential with VDHP (Required).
• Valid driver's license; ability to drive RHS vehicle 25%+ of the time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and schedules client care for private home care services.
• Provides office support: filing, call logs, attendance, and records.
• Ensures available resources to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains clean, safe work areas and proper equipment storage.
• Delivers personal care, environmental services, and specified treatments as needed.
• Follows care plans and privacy standards; documents accurately with RN/LPN guidance.
• Performs receptionist duties and initial referral intake.
• Supports field staff with clerical tasks and staffing schedules.
• Participates in On‑Call Scheduling and maintains On‑Call Book.
• Mentors staff, volunteers and students as needed.

Education

Program Graduate, Nurse Aide Training or Certificate Program approved by VA Board of Nursing

CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association/ American Red Cross/ American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC/ASHI)

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP)

Valid Driver's License

Job description

NewportNews,Virginia

Hiring Range $18.20–$23.68/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 Clinical Manager in coordinating/ scheduling client care for private care services as well as assisting with office administrative tasks. TheLeadC.N.A. also acts as a mentor to other care staff and provides client care when needed due to staffing needs. TheLeadC.N.A. may provide personal care, comfort measures and environmental services of the clients(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. 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. TheLead Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) may be required to work weekends and holidays as needed. Will perform other duties as assigned.

What you will do

• Coordinates and schedules client care for private care services.
• Provides office administrative support to include maintaining the department filing system (client records, committee minutes, call book updates, attendance logs, current employee information), agency phone lists, and other agency liaisons, etc.
• Ensures 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, and placing equipment in proper storage areas.
• Works in staffing and provides personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and specified treatments.
• Follows 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.
• Understands assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation.
• Performs general receptionist duties for the department including answering the telephone, referring calls, screening calls, taking messages, receiving initial referral intake, etc.
• Assures appropriate clerical support is given to the field staff on a daily basis.
• Assist with other general office administrative tasks as assigned.
• Coordinates and maintains staffing schedules for assigned areas.
• Participates in On‑Call Program for scheduling issues as assigned.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining On‑Call book weekly.
• Maintains In‑Home Private Care staffing schedules/logs to include number of hours, days and types of services provided as well as maintains and updates On‑Call Book.
• Mentors and participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Program Graduate, Nurse Aide Training or Certificate Program approved by VA Board of Nursing (Required)
• Experience: 1year Prior Nurse Aide work experience in a home care setting (Required)
• Licenses and Certifications: Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) – Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) (Required)
• Licenses and Certifications: CPR/BLS Certification – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days (Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job. Valid Drivers License Required

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