About the position
The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) functions under the direction of a licensed professional nurse (nurse). Under the supervision of the nurse, CNAs perform care appropriate to the patient population served and meet daily routine patient care needs. The CNA 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. The CNA 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.
Responsibilities
- Provides and documents patient care under the direction of the registered or licensed practical nurse and as outlined in the plan of care.
- Promotes patient comfort by answering call lights and communicating observations or patient needs to the nursing staff.
- Contributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge process.
- Maintains patient rights to comfort, privacy, and dignity in the process of providing care.
- Creates and maintains a clean and safe environment on the unit and within patient rooms.
- Follows organization's policies and procedures in the delivery of care and while interacting with other caregivers.
- May handle medication that is delivered by the Pharmacy and transport the medication to an appropriate storage area.
- Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues.
- Uses resources cost effectively.
- Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
- Consistently practices Centra safety behaviors.
- Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner.
- Engages in own professional development.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a state approved Nurse Aide education program.
- Must be certified as a Nurse Aide by the Department of Health Professions of Virginia.
- AHA BLS CPR Completion.
- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience.
Nice-to-haves
- High School Diploma / GED.
- Clinical background within a Cardiology setting.
- Experience in Home Health.
- Experience in Hospice or Homecare.
