CNA Private Duty, Labor Pool

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

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Private Care CNA to provide personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and treatments under the supervision of a Nurse Manager. Candidates must meet licensing and CPR/BLS requirements and have reliable transportation.

The role emphasizes age-appropriate care, documentation accuracy, and teamwork with the RN/LPN, with a strong focus on safety and patient privacy. Mileage or travel is involved as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Nurse Aide experience in home care is preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) licensure with VDHP is required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Driver’s license and auto insurance are required; drives RHS vehicle 25%+ of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and specified treatments.
• Follow the plan of care to ensure consistent, competent, and ethical patient care.
• Document all required information accurately under supervision of RN/LPN.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and support patient privacy and values.

Skills

Nurse Aide experience

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) – Virginia

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Newport News, 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.This position requires the candidate to:- Be at least 25 years of age- At least 5 years of acceptable driving record- Have a valid Drivers License and Auto Policy- Have a reliable vehicle for transportationOverviewPrivate Care CNA is responsible for personal care, comfort measures and environmental services for the patients (including those needing special precautions) under supervisor of Nurse Manager. 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. 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 doProvides personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and specified treatments for a specified number of patients as determined by department standards. Follows 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.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 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.QualificationsExperience1 year Prior Nurse Aide work experience in a home care setting (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsCertified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) andCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the jobValid Drivers License RequiredTo learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.