Certified Nursing Assistant - PACU

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, VA seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under RN/LPN supervision and maintain a safe, clean environment. This role requires the ability to follow the plan of care and document activities accurately.

Requirements include 1 year of experience in an acute health care setting (preferred), CNA certification upon hire, and CPR/BLS certification. Training and teamwork are emphasis areas in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior experience in acute health care setting (preferred).
• CPR/BLS certification upon hire (or instructor) is required.
• Certification as Nurse Aide (CNA) upon hire (Virginia).

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Maintains clean and safe patient environments and supplies.
• Performs selected treatments and routine procedures as trained.
• Documents care provided and collaborates with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

$16.80 - $21.83/HourlyActual 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) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) or
• CPR/BLS Instructor - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)

Living our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.

Riverside Health is a non-profit healthcare network in eastern Virginia, offering comprehensive, high-quality services through hospitals, physicians, and wellness centers since 1915.

701 Town Center Drive, Suite 1000, Newport News, Virginia 23606, US 120 Kings Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185, US

Company Riverside Health System