Certified Nursing Assistant, Intern

Valley Health System • Winchester, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The 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 any problems. Supports the Winchester Rehabilitation Center’s and Winchester Medical Center’s mission and vision. Once experienced, may act as a preceptor in the orientation of new CNA's.

Requirements

• Current or rising high school seniors
• Registry of the Board of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide required.
• Must be listed on the relevant Registry of the Board of Nursing as a Certified Nurse Aide in Virginia and/or West Virginia based on work location(s) within Valley Health.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved is required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• Must understand basic principles of human growth and development.
• Must be competent to successfully interact with patients according to their special needs which may apply based on the age of the patient served.
• Must have a reliable means of phone communication with hospital.
• Will be required to obtain Valley Health provided annual flu vaccination if employed in Long-Term Care clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of an RN/LPN, provides care and treatment appropriate to the age of patients served as detailed and determined through the unit specific Scope of Care, Competency/Skills Checklists, Equipment Skills Matrix and Inservice Training.
• Receives report and/or makes rounds on each assigned patient with the registered nurse/licensed personnel.
• Reports observations to the team leaders, i.e., patient complaints, patient behavior or appearance, family complaints.
• Reports completeness of assigned tasks to the registered nurse at end of shift and, as necessary, otherwise.
• Provides input into the nursing plan of care.
• Performs and completes assigned tasks accurately.
• Assists licensed personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Completes unit environmental tasks as assigned.
• Verbalizes and carries out Disaster and Fire Regulations and procedures.
• Carries out Universal Precautions.
• Reports unsafe equipment or practice immediately to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in patient care conferences, staff meetings and nursing committees.
• Follows documented policy and procedure in the delivery of patient care.
• Assists other unit members without being asked when own work is complete.
• Performs task appropriate for the skill level and educational preparation.
• Attends inservice class, as assigned.
• No excessive time taken for breaks and meals.
• Reports on the unit and off duty at established shift times.
• Reports to charge nurse/designee when leaving the unit and upon re-entering unit.
• Uses leave request system appropriately.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• health savings account
• flexible spending account for childcare
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• professional development
• discounts to on-campus dining

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED