CNA / EMT-B / MA / Currently Enrolled in a Nursing Program - Med Surg - Full Time - Nights

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg in Williamsburg, VA is seeking a patient care assistant to support Registered Nurse/LPN and Nurse Manager in caring for hospital patients and their environment.

The role includes performing treatments under supervision, maintaining a clean, safe work area, and ensuring accurate documentation while following the plan of care. Applicants may have a CNA/EMT-B or MA background, with a high school diploma and BLS; hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 1 year prior health care experience in hospital setting (Preferred).
• Must meet at least one of CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant Graduate, or LPN/RN student with 80 hours (Required upon hire).
• BLS required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of technology systems for patient data collection.
• Ensures availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) for positive patient outcomes.
• Maintains clean, safe work/patient environment; stocks supplies; stores equipment properly.
• Follows plan of care and performs treatments/ procedures under RN/LPN supervision.
• Completes documentation accurately and supports team members as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA

EMT-B

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

LPN/RN student with 80 hours

BLS certification

Job description

Williamsburg, VirginiaHiring Range$16.80 - $21.83/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Experience1 year Prior health care experience in hospital setting (Preferred)Licenses and Certification: Must meet at least one of the below requirements: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Virginia Department of Health Professions Upon Hire (Required) or EMT-B (Basic), Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire (Required) or Medical Assistant Program Graduate Upon Hire (Required) or Currently enrolled in LPN or RN Nursing diploma or degree program with 80 hours completed Upon Hire (Required)BLS required upon hireOverviewWorks 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 doDemonstrates 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.To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.