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

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

Job summary

Riverside Health in Newport News, VA is seeking a Nursing Assistant capable of following plans of care under RN/LPN direction and performing treatments competently. You will support patient care, maintain a clean and safe environment, and ensure supplies and equipment are available for positive outcomes.

Certification as CNA is required; EMT-B, CMA/RMA, or Medical Assistant training may be accepted in lieu. CPR/BLS is required on hire, with instructor certs preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification as CNA or equivalent required at hire.
• Alternative credentials: EMT-B, CMA/RMA or Medical Assistant program graduate.
• Active enrollment in LPN/RN program with clinical hours considered.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire; Instructor certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care and perform treatments under RN/LPN direction, independently when competent.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and resources necessary for care.
• Accurately document care and participate in team training and support.

Education

CNA certification

EMT-B certification (or equivalent)

CMA/RMA or Medical Assistant training

LPN or RN diploma program (clinical hours)

Job description

Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $16.80 - $21.83/Hourly

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

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