Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant Discharge Unit-Labor Pool-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 care 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 based on knowledge of growth and development across the life span and departmental policies and procedures. The position also promotes a safe work environment for staff and patients and incorporates national patient safety initiatives. This Labor Pool position is available for day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The hiring range is $16.80–$21.83 per hour; actual pay depends on job-related factors, including relevant 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 upon hire.
- Virginia Department of Health Professions CNA certification, or one of the listed alternatives: EMT-B certification from the Virginia Department of Health Professions or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; CMA/RMA certification; graduation from a medical assistant program; 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 health care experience in a hospital setting (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge of technology systems used 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, including applicable vital signs, ice application, compresses, EKGs, blood draws, and specimen collection, depending on unit and facility competency requirements.
- Complete required clinical and quality documentation accurately and consistently in accordance with RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure the availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies needed to support positive patient outcomes.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work and patient environment by cleaning work areas and equipment, stocking supplies, and returning equipment to designated storage areas.
- Follow direction from the charge nurse to help admit, discharge, or transfer patients in a timely and efficient manner.
- Provide personal care and maintain patient environments, including for patients requiring special precautions.
- Perform validated tasks such as simple wound care, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting.
- Provide age-appropriate care in accordance with knowledge of growth and development across the life span and departmental policies and procedures.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment for staff and patients, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
