Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant General Surgery Unit-Full Time-Flexible Shift

Riverside Health; Manchester (IA); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc. is seeking a dedicated CNA/Medical Assistant to join our team in Newport News, VA.

The role includes assisting with patient data collection, ensuring availability of essential equipment, and maintaining a clean, safe care environment under RN/LPN guidance. The position requires completion of a MA program or relevant certification, VA CNA license, EMT-B or CMA/RMA credentials, and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• Virginia CNA certification required or eligible for recertification.
• EMT-B certification or equivalent EMS credential is preferred.
• CMA/RMA certification or MA program graduate is expected.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.
• Active enrollment in LPN/RN diploma or degree program with hours completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient data collection using required technology systems.
• Ensure availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies for care.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas and restock supplies as needed.
• Follow plan of care and perform treatments under RN/LPN supervision.
• Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Support training and onboarding of team members and students.

Education

CNA certification (Virginia)

EMT-B certification

CMA/RMA certification

CPR/BLS certification

Medical Assistant Program Graduate

LPN or RN diploma/degree (enrolled)

Job description

Newport News, 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. Full Time Flexible Shift Available

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 plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN/LPN.
• This may include the following procedures dependent upon unit/facility competency requirements such as enemas, vital signs, ice application, compresses, perineal care, rectal tube, sitz bath, unsterile sites, strain urine for stones, specimen collection, etc.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1 year prior experience in acute health care setting (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP)
• EMT-B (Basic) from the Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Registered Medical Assistant (RMA)
• Medical Assistant Program Graduate
• Currently enrolled in LPN or RN diploma or degree program with at least 80 clinical hours completed
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association / American Red Cross / American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required)
• CPR/BLS Instructor - American Heart Association / American Red Cross / American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required)

Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities.