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

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Newport News is seeking a dedicated patient care professional. This role involves working under the supervision of nursing staff to provide essential patient care and maintain a safe environment. Candidates are required to have completed part of an RN nursing program and hold CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in acute health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of patient care technology.
• Ensure availability of necessary resources.
• Follow plans of care accurately for ethical patient support.
• Participate in team training and support.

Skills

Understanding technology systems for patient data

Accountability for resources

Following the plan of care

Participating in team training

Education

Completion of 1 semester of RN nursing program

Job description

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.