Patient Care Assistant: EKG & Basic Nursing Support

Riverside Health System; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with patient care under RN supervision. The role involves basic clinical tasks, data entry into EMR, and adherence to safety standards in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include performing treatments under direction, documenting care per policies, maintaining supplies and a clean environment, and supporting patient admission/discharge processes as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year prior health care experience in hospital setting (Preferred)
• CPR/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 Dept. of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the technology systems necessary for patient data collection into EMR.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN, including vital signs, EKGs, drawing blood, specimen collection, and related tasks.
• Accurately completes all required clinical and quality documentation per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) to ensure positive patient outcomes; maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment.
• Demonstrates the ability to take direction from the charge nurse to assist with admitting, discharging, or transferring patients in a timely and efficient manner.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Riverside Health System in Newport News, Virginia is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist with patient care under RN supervision. The role involves basic clinical tasks, data entry into EMR, and adherence to safety standards in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include performing treatments under direction, documenting care per policies, maintaining supplies and a clean environment, and supporting patient admission/discharge processes as needed.