Unit Support Associate (LGH B41 Oncology, FT, 7p-7a)

Centra-Medical-Group; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra seeks a Certified Nursing Aide - Unit Support Associate to deliver compassionate patient care under licensed supervision on a unit-based care model. You will collaborate with the care team to meet daily patient needs and assist with clerical tasks to support unit operations.

The role emphasizes contributing to a safe, high-quality patient environment and aligning with Centra's best practices for service and teamwork on the Virginia unit. Virginia regulations govern CNA practice.

Qualifications

• Care for patients across unit populations.
• Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support unit leadership with clerical tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care under supervision.
• Perform clerical duties to support unit operations.
• Coordinate with the nurse in charge to ensure timely care.
• Assist as health unit coordinator or monitor tech as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

CNA certification

Job description

This is a multi-skilled position requiring patient care and clerical duties.

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional nurse (nurse), the Certified Nursing Aide - Unit Support Associate provides care appropriate to the patient population served and daily routine patient care needs. The CNA-USA performs their duties based on the unit care delivery model. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver care as outlined by the nurse. In addition, the CNA-USA performs a variety of duties and may serve as a health unit coordinator, monitor tech, perform secretarial or clerical duties for unit leadership, or serve in another specialized capacity as unit needs dictate.

The CNA-USA adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment.

The CNA's practice reflects the laws and regulations for a Certified Nurse Aide as outlined by the Commonwealth of Virginia.