Location & Compensation
Gloucester, Virginia Hiring 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. 12 hour shifts and working every other weekend. Day shift is 7a - 7:30p.
Eligibility
- Hold a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licence
- Hold an EMT-B licence
- Completed a Medical Assistant (MA) program
- Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program with at least 80+ hours of clinical completed
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager/Director in the personal care of patients and their environment, including those needing special precautions.
- Perform simple wound care (cleaning of abrasions/lacerations); perform EKGs; remove peripheral intravenous lines; perform basic phlebotomy; splint extremities.
- Provide appropriate care based on the age of the patient served.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide care as described according to departmental policy and procedure.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment for staff and customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
Expected Duties
- Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of technology systems necessary for patient data collection into EMR.
- Follow the plan of care to perform treatments and procedures competently and independently under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform vital signs, ice application, compresses, EKGs, drawing blood, specimen collection, and other procedures as required by unit/facility competency.
- Accurately complete all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure the availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) needed for positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning workstations/areas and equipment, stocking supplies, and placing equipment in proper storage areas.
- Follow direction from the charge nurse to assist in the admission, discharge, or transfer of patients in a timely and efficient manner.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
Experience: One year of prior health care experience in a hospital setting (Preferred).
Licenses and Certifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Virginia Department of Health Professions – Upon Hire (Required)
- EMT-B (Basic), Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Upon Hire (Required)
- Medical Assistant Program Graduate – Upon Hire (Required)
- Currently enrolled in an LPN or RN Nursing diploma or degree program with 80 hours completed – Upon Hire (Required)
- BLS required upon hire.