CNA/PCA - Med Surg - Full Time - Night

Riverside Health System•Gloucester, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager/Director, providing personal care to patients and their environment. Responsibilities include performing tasks where competency is validated, such as simple wound care, EKGs, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and provide age-appropriate care according to departmental policy. This role also promotes a safe work environment and incorporates national patient safety initiatives. The CNA/PCA will demonstrate understanding of technology systems for patient data collection into EMR, follow the plan of care, accurately complete clinical documentation, ensure availability of necessary resources, maintain a clean and safe work environment, and assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers under the direction of the charge nurse.

Requirements

Must meet at least one of these requirements: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Virginia Department of Health Professions Upon Hire OR EMT-B (Basic), Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Upon Hire OR Medical Assistant Program Graduate Upon Hire OR Currently enrolled in LPN or RN Nursing diploma or degree program with 80 hours completed Upon Hire
BLS required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)
1 year Prior health care experience in hospital setting (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of the patients and their environment.
Performs specified functions in tasks where there is validated competency including: simple wound care (i.e. cleaning of abrasions/laceration), EKGs, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit.
Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the technology systems necessary for patient data collection into EMR.
Demonstrates the ability to follow plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN.
Accurately completes all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes.
Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas.
Demonstrates the ability to be able to take direction from the charge nurse to help admit, discharge, or transfer patients in a timely and efficient manner.