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 under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager/Director to provide personal care to patients and maintain their environment, including for patients requiring special precautions. The role performs functions for which competency has been validated, such as simple wound care, EKGs, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting. The assistant provides age-appropriate care in the assigned unit, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span and following departmental policies and procedures. The role also promotes a safe work environment for staff and patients and incorporates national patient safety initiatives. This is a part-time, day-shift position in the Short Stay Unit (4P North), with hours available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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-B 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- One year of prior healthcare experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Understand and use technology systems to collect patient data in the electronic medical record.
- Follow the plan of care and competently perform treatments and procedures under the direction of an RN, as applicable to unit and 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 according to RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure necessary 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 properly.
- Follow the charge nurse’s direction to assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide personal care to patients and maintain their environment under RN and Nurse Manager/Director supervision.
- Perform validated clinical functions such as simple wound care, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting.
- Provide age-appropriate care based on knowledge of growth and development across the life span and departmental policies and procedures.
- Promote and maintain a safe environment for staff and patients, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
