CNA/PCA - Med Surg - Full Time - Days

Riverside Hospital•Gloucester, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager/Director, providing personal care to patients and maintaining their environment. The role involves performing validated tasks such as simple wound care, EKGs, peripheral IV removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served and understand the principles of growth and development. This role also promotes a safe work environment and incorporates national patient safety initiatives. Key responsibilities include utilizing technology systems for patient data collection into EMR, following the plan of care, performing treatments and procedures under RN direction, accurately completing clinical and quality documentation, ensuring resource availability, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
1 year Prior health care experience in hospital setting (Preferred)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Virginia Department of Health Professions Upon Hire (Required) OR EMT-B (Basic), Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire (Required) OR Medical Assistant Program Graduate Upon Hire (Required) OR Currently enrolled in LPN or RN Nursing diploma or degree program with 80 hours completed Upon Hire (Required)
BLS required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
1 year Prior health care experience in hospital setting

Responsibilities

Provide personal care to patients and maintain their environment.
Perform validated tasks including simple wound care, EKGs, peripheral IV removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting.
Demonstrate knowledge of patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Understand the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Promote and maintain a safe work environment for staff and customers.
Incorporate national patient safety initiatives.
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of technology systems for patient data collection into EMR.
Follow the plan of care, including performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under the direction of an RN.
Accurately complete all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
Ensure availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary for positive patient outcomes.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; and placing equipment in proper storage areas.
Take direction from the charge nurse to help admit, discharge, or transfer patients in a timely and efficient manner.