Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant General Surgery Unit-Labor Pool-Flexible Shift

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA is seeking a nursing support aide to join the Labor Pool on 12-hour shifts. Under RN/LPN supervision, you will perform specified treatments, document care, and help maintain a safe patient environment across units.

Preferred one year of acute care experience; CNA certification required or eligible for listed alternatives. CPR/BLS certification required on hire to support patient safety and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in an acute health care setting preferred.
• CNA certification required by Virginia unless eligible for listed alternatives.
• CPR/BLS certification required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Perform treatments and monitoring as delegated by the RN/LPN.
• Maintain clean and safe patient environment and proper documentation.
• Support training and supervision of staff, volunteers, and students as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification

Alternative certifications (EMT-B, CMA/RMA, MA program graduate)

Job description

**Labor Pool Flexible Shift Available-12 hour shifts** Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse/LPN and Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of hospital 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 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) In lieu of CNA certification, will accept EMT-B (Basic) from the Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA), or Medical Assistant Program Graduate, or 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) or * CPR/BLS Instructor - 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.