PRN Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Riverside Health System; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join their team in Smithfield, Virginia. The role is vital for providing direct resident care, maintaining safety and dignity, and ensuring proper documentation of care. Candidates must possess a CNA certification for Virginia and have at least one year of experience, along with required CPR/BLS certifications. Weekend shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Nurse Aide work experience required.
• Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in Virginia required.
• CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications expected within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with hygiene, safety, and nutritional needs.
• Document care activities in the EMR system.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards in all activities.

Skills

Hygiene Assistance

Care Documentation

Infection Control

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia

Overview
Works under the supervision of Nursing Manager, Supervisor, RN, LPN and is ultimately responsible to the Director and the Assistant Director of Nursing, as applicable. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) performs tasks essential to the direct care of the resident according to facility policy and procedures.

What you will do

• Allows resident choices within limits of capability considering safety /dignity issues and follows policies and procedures of facility to include resident privacy and dignity.
• Assists with ensuring hygiene, appearance, safety and nutritional needs of residents are met. Provides resident care and services to maintain or improve resident functional status to highest practical ability. Documents accurately in EMR resident's ADL care, personal hygiene, bowel and bladder habits, and behaviors.
• Follows universal precautions, proper infection control, sanitation and safety standards of practice in all work and activities.

Qualifications

Experience

• 1 year Nurse Aide Work Experience (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required)
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts

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