Certified Nursing Assistant - Nights - Full Time - Pulmonary

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Employee assistance

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to join our Pulmonary Care team in the United States. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, performing routine personal care for patients while helping maintain a safe environment.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, CNA certification and BLS, plus AHA certification prior to orientation. Opportunities for preceptorship exist as you gain experience.

Qualifications

• Understand basic principles of human growth and development.
• Able to interact with patients according to their age and needs.
• Reliable phone communication with hospital is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine personal care duties for patients.
• Maintains a safe environment and reports problems.
• Supports the mission and vision of Winchester Rehabilitation Center and Winchester Medical Center.
• May act as a preceptor in orientation of new CNAs once experienced.

Skills

Phone communication

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department PULMONARY CARE - 206142 Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift First Shift (United States of America) Pay Range $18.59 - $24.16

Job Description

• The CNA, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, performs routine personal care duties for patients.
• Maintains a safe environment and reports any problems.
• Supports the mission and vision of Winchester Rehabilitation Center and Winchester Medical Center.
• Once experienced, may act as a preceptor in the orientation of new CNA's.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Certification & Licensures

• Registry of the Board of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide required.
• Must be listed on the relevant Registry of the Board of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide in Virginia and/or West Virginia based on work location(s) within Valley Health.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications

• Must understand basic principles of human growth and development.
• Must be competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
• Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital.
• Will be required to obtain Valley Health provided annual flu vaccination if employed in Long-Term Care clinical areas.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• Discounts to on-campus dining, and more.