Certified Nursing Assistant (Full Time, Days) - Valley Health/Mary Free Bed

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Winchester, VA

28d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse, performs routine personal care duties for patients, maintains a safe environment, and reports problems. The CNA supports the Winchester Rehabilitation Center’s and Winchester Medical Center’s mission and vision. Once experienced, the CNA may act as a preceptor for new CNA orientation. The position provides care appropriate to the ages of patients served, following unit-specific scope of care, competency and skills checklists, equipment skills matrices, in-service training, and documented policies and procedures. It also involves communication with the care team and patients’ families, participation in care planning and quality improvement, and maintaining a clean and safe patient and unit environment. This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. Compensation is $19.80–$25.19, based on years of experience. The role is eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Registry on the board of nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), healthcare provider level; new hires must have appropriate AHA certification before completing orientation.
Understand basic principles of human growth and development.
Have a reliable means of phone communication with the hospital.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess and interpret patient information in relation to age-specific needs.
Meet the position’s physical requirements, including frequent equipment use and positioning, frequent exertion or transport of up to 25 pounds, and occasional exertion or transport of up to 50, 75, or more than 100 pounds.
Cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position and potential exposure to noise, infectious waste, diseases and conditions including TB, HIV, and hepatitis B viruses, and hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

Perform routine basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Provide care, treatment, and services within the scope of the CNA’s license, certification, or registration and applicable laws and regulations.
Provide age-appropriate care and treatment under RN/LPN direction, following unit-specific scope of care, competency and skills checklists, equipment skills matrices, and in-service training.
Receive reports and/or make rounds with registered or licensed nursing personnel for each assigned patient.
Report patient complaints, behavior or appearance, and family complaints to team leaders.
Report completion of assigned tasks to the registered nurse at the end of the shift and as needed.
Provide input into the nursing plan of care.
Complete assigned tasks accurately and assist licensed personnel in delivering patient care.
Help maintain a clean and safe patient and unit environment and complete assigned environmental tasks.
Carry out disaster, fire, and universal precaution procedures.
Immediately report unsafe equipment or practices to appropriate personnel.
Maintain initiative and proficiency in patient care procedures.
Participate in patient care conferences, staff meetings, and nursing committees.
Assist other unit members when personal work is complete.
Perform tasks appropriate to the CNA’s skill level and educational preparation, and attend assigned in-service classes.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior; encourage, coach, and monitor these standards in team members.
Promote teamwork and direct communication with coworkers and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
Identify problems, seek solutions, promote patient and family satisfaction, and participate in departmental customer-service monitoring and reporting.