CNA/PCA - Med Surg - Part Time - Night

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

Job summary

Riverside Health in Gloucester, Virginia is seeking a health care teammate to provide direct patient care under RN supervision. The role supports simple wound care, EKGs, basic phlebotomy, and environment care for patients at various acuity levels.

Qualified candidates hold a CNA, EMT-B license, or have completed a Medical Assistant program, or are currently enrolled in an LPN/RN program with at least 80 clinical hours. A high school diploma or GED is required, with BLS required upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year prior health care experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Must meet one of these: CNA certification, EMT-B license, Medical Assistant program graduate, or currently enrolled in LPN/RN program with 80 hours completed.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the technology systems necessary for patient data collection into EMR.
• Performs treatments and procedures under direction of RN, including vital signs, EKGs, wound care, drawing blood, and specimen collection as competency allows.
• Maintains clean, safe, and orderly patient environments and ensures availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Assists with admitting, discharge, or transfer of patients as directed by the charge nurse.
• Completes all required clinical and quality documentation per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification

EMT-B license

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

Currently enrolled in LPN/RN program with 80 hours

Job description

Gloucester, 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.12 hour shifts and working every other weekend. Night shift is 7p - 7:30a*Please note you must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible: hold a CNA / hold an EMT-B license / completed an MA program / Currently enrolled in a Nursing Program with at least 80+ hours of clinical completed.OverviewWorks under the supervision of Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified functions in tasks where there is validated competency including: simple wound care (i.e. cleaning of abrasions/laceration), EKGs, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting. 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 into EMR.Demonstrates the ability to follow plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN. This may include the following procedures dependent upon unit/facility competency requirements vital signs, ice application, compresses, EKGs, drawing blood, specimen collection, etc.Accurately completes all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.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 be able to take direction from the charge nurse to help admit, discharge, or transfer patients in a timely and efficient manner.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)Experience1 year Prior health care experience in hospital setting (Preferred)Licenses and Certifications: Must meet at least one of these 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 hire.To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.