Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs & Phlebotomy

Capital Health System, Inc.; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 26,089,000 - 32,646,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

Paid Time Off Program

Job summary

Capital Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Health Aid to support patient care in a two-hospital network, assisting with ADLs, monitoring vital signs, and performing phlebotomy and EKGs under RN supervision.

This role involves transporting patients and supplies, documenting observations, stocking supplies, and maintaining safety standards. A high school diploma or GED is required, with six months of related experience or enrollment in a nursing program preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or enrollment in an LPN/RN program preferred.
• AHA Heartsaver AED certification required; Capital Health UAP training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs supportive patient care duties including ADLs, vital signs, hygiene, and documenting intake/output.
• Performs phlebotomy, glucometer testing and EKGs under RN supervision.
• Transports patients, medications, supplies and specimens as needed.
• Documents observations on records and reports findings to the RN.
• Stocks and maintains supplies; adheres to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

EKG

Mobility assistance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Capital Health System, Inc. is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Health Aid to support patient care in a two-hospital network, assisting with ADLs, monitoring vital signs, and performing phlebotomy and EKGs under RN supervision.

This role involves transporting patients and supplies, documenting observations, stocking supplies, and maintaining safety standards. A high school diploma or GED is required, with six months of related experience or enrollment in a nursing program preferred.