Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant ORTHO Unit Full Time-Days

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a compassionate care aide to support patient care in an acute hospital setting. You will work under RN/LPN supervision to perform treatments and routine procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with the care team. Qualifications include CNA certification or alternate credentials like EMT-B, CPR/BLS, and basic clinical hours.

Qualifications

• 1 year of prior experience in acute health care setting (preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification required (AHA/ARC/AHA Institute).
• In lieu of CNA certification, EMT-B or CMA/RMA or Medical Assistant program graduate accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Assist with treatments and procedures per unit competency.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly patient environments and proper documentation.
• Support training and mentoring of team members and students.

Education

CNA Certification

EMT-B Certification

RN/LPN student with clinical hours

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 Days Available 7am-7pm 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 CertificationsCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and 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.

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

If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. 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.