PCA / CNA - Part Time - Mid Shift - ED

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a patient care associate to support RN-led care in a hospital setting. The role includes following the plan of care, performing delegated treatments, and assisting with patient admissions, discharges, or transfers as directed.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, CPR/BLS, and one of several credential paths such as CNA, EMT-B, CMA/RMA, or MA program graduate, or enrollment in an LPN/RN program with 80+ hours completed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Preferred).
• 1 year prior health care experience in a hospital setting (Preferred).
• CPR/BLS Certification (Required).
• One of the following is Required: CNA, EMT-B, CMA/RMA, or Medical Assistant Program Graduate, or enrolled in LPN/RN program with 80+ hours completed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of EMR data collection systems.
• Follows plan of care and performs treatments/ procedures under RN direction.
• Performs basic procedures such as vital signs, wound care, drawing blood, specimen collection as allowed by competency.
• Ensures accurate clinical and quality documentation per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains clean, safe patient environment and manages supplies and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gloucester, 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. *Please pay close attention to the requirements for this role. We do not accept PCA certified individuals.* Mid Shift - 10 AM - 10 PM

Overview

Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified functions in tasks where there is validated competency including: simple wound care (i.e. cleaning of abrasions/laceration), EKGs, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting. 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 into EMR.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN.
• This may include the following procedures dependent upon unit/facility competency requirements: vital signs, ice application, compresses, EKGs, drawing blood, specimen collection, etc.
• Accurately completes all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
• 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 be able to take direction from the charge nurse to help admit, discharge, or transfer patients in a timely and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
• Experience: 1 year Prior health care experience in hospital setting (Preferred)
• Licenses and Certifications: CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required)
• ONE OF THE FOLLOWING is Required:
  • Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP)
  • In lieu of CNA certification EMT-B (Basic) from the Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
  • Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA), or Medical Assistant Program Graduate
  • Currently enrolled in LPN or RN diploma or degree program with at least 80 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. Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.