Nursing Assistant Med Surg Medical 2 (5-East) Full Time-Days

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a full-time Nursing Assistant for their Med Surg unit in Newport News, VA. The role involves supervising patient care, ensuring safety protocols, and providing essential support for recovery processes. Candidates should have previous health care experience and CPR certification. This position offers opportunities to positively impact patient well-being in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in acute health care setting preferred.
• Completion of 1 semester in RN nursing program required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for patients under supervision.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow treatment plans and document care accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Accountability

Teamwork

Education

Transcripts for 1 semester of RN nursing program

Tools

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant Med Surg Medical 2 (5-East) Full Time-Days

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Full Time Days Available

Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse/LPN and Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of the 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.

Newport News, Virginia

Full Time Days Available

Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse/LPN and Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of the 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 Do

• Demonstrates 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 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.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN/LPN.
  
  

Qualifications

Experience: Prior experience in acute health care setting preferred.

Nurse Aide:

Transcripts or Letter stating candidate has 1 semester of RN nursing program completed for Nurse Aide position required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
  
  

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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