Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant Discharge Unit-Labor Pool-Days
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant works in the Discharge Unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager/Director, providing personal care to patients and maintaining 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 lifespan and departmental policies and procedures. The position also promotes a safe work environment for staff and patients while incorporating national patient safety initiatives. This Labor Pool role is based in Newport News, Virginia, and has day availability from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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 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 currently enrolled in an LPN or RN diploma or degree program with at least 80 clinical hours completed.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of prior healthcare experience in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Follow the plan of care and perform treatments and procedures competently under the direction of an RN.
- Perform procedures as required by unit or facility competency requirements, which may include vital signs, ice application, compresses, EKGs, blood draws, and specimen collection.
- Accurately complete clinical and quality documentation in accordance with RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure the availability of equipment, instruments, supplies, and other resources 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 storing equipment appropriately.
- Follow direction from the charge nurse to help admit, discharge, or transfer patients in a timely and efficient manner.
- Use technology systems necessary to collect patient data in the EMR.
- Provide personal care to patients and maintain their environment, including for patients requiring special precautions.
- Provide care appropriate to the age of the patient and consistent with departmental policy and procedure.
- 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
