Certified Nursing Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Family personal leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Piedmont Geriatric Hospital is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under licensed staff, assisting with activities of daily living in a therapeutic environment. Evening and night shifts (12-hour and 8-hour options) are available to support patient needs.

The role requires a Virginia CNA license, a valid driver's license, basic computer skills, and a commitment to safety. A comprehensive benefits package includes health plans, paid holidays, leave programs, and

Qualifications

• Virginia CNA license required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff according to treatment care plans.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living in a safe therapeutic environment.
• Report observations of bio-psychosocial needs and behaviors to licensed nurse in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate competencies as defined on Competency Assessment.

Skills

Driver's license

Virginia CNA license

Basic computer skills

Job description

***OFFERING $3,000 SIGN-ON BONUS TO ELIGIBLE NEW HIRES***

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title:Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $42,199- $57,255

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website:https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

PGH is currently hiring for evening/night shift rotations-12 hour night shifts are 7pm-7:30am, 8 hour shifts are 3pm-11:30 or 11p-7:30am.
Evening shift & Night shift 5 8 hour shifts are also available-3p-11:30pm & 11:00p-7:30am.

This position will provide direct patient care according to individualized treatment care plans. This will include helping patients with activities of daily living and helping patients learn new social and inter-actionable skills in a safe therapeutic environment.

• Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff; ability to follow instructions and report observations of bio-psychosocial needs and behaviors to licensed nurse in timely manner
• Skills in providing direction and assistance to patients in activities of daily living; has knowledge of developmental and psychiatric disorders.
• Demonstrate competencies as defined on Competency Assessment.

Shift Differential for Direct Service Associate/CNA Role- 49053

• $2.50 Per hour Second Shift Weekday
• $2.25 Per hour Third Shift Weekday
• $3.00 Per hour First Shift Weekend/First Shift Weekday Holiday
• $3.00 Per hour Second Shift Weekend/Second Shift Weekday Holiday
• $3.00 Per hour Third Shift Weekend/Third Shift Holiday

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Drivers license
• Virginia Certified Nursing Assistant license
• Basic computer skills

Additional Considerations

• Health care experience preferred
• Long Term Care and Nursing Home experience preferred.
• Previous psychiatric experience preferred
• Knowledge of nursing scope of practice preferred
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code § 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges as listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.02.

Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

Benefits: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!