Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant Short Stay Unit (4P North) Part Time-Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant works in the Short Stay Unit (4P North) under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Nurse Manager/Director. The role provides personal care to patients and supports their environment, including patients requiring special precautions. The position performs functions for which competency has been validated, such as simple wound care, EKGs, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting. The assistant must provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and follow departmental policies and procedures. The role also promotes a safe work environment for staff and patients, incorporating national patient safety initiatives. This is a part-time, day-shift position with hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Newport News, Virginia. The hiring range is $16.80–$21.83 per hour; actual pay depends on job-related factors, including experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
Requirements
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute, required upon hire.
- Virginia Department of Health Professions Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) certification, or an accepted alternative: EMT-Basic certification from the Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; Certified or Registered Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA); Medical Assistant Program graduate; or current enrollment in an LPN or RN diploma or degree program with at least 80 clinical hours completed.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One year of prior healthcare experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use the technology systems required to collect patient data in the electronic medical record.
- Follow the plan of care and competently perform treatments and procedures independently under the direction of an RN, as authorized by unit or facility competency requirements. Procedures may include vital signs, ice application, compresses, EKGs, blood draws, and specimen collection.
- Complete required clinical and quality documentation accurately and consistently in accordance with RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure equipment, instruments, and supplies are available to support positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work and patient environment by cleaning work areas and equipment, stocking supplies, and storing equipment appropriately.
- Follow direction from the charge nurse to assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide personal care to patients and support their environment, including for patients needing special precautions.
- Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients in the assigned unit.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment for staff and patients, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
- Perform validated-competency tasks that may include simple wound care, EKGs, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
