Unit Support Associate (LGH B41 Oncology, FT, 7p-7a)

Centra Health•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

This is a multi-skilled position requiring patient care and clerical duties. Under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional nurse (nurse), the Certified Nursing Aide - Unit Support Associate provides care appropriate to the patient population served and daily routine patient care needs. The CNA-USA 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. In addition, the CNA-USA performs a variety of duties and may serve as a health unit coordinator, monitor tech, perform secretarial or clerical duties for unit leadership, or serve in another specialized capacity as unit needs dictate. The CNA-USA 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.

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
Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma / GED
At least 1 year of recent acute care experience
One (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Valid Virginia Driver’s License
Clinical background within a Cardiology setting
Experience in Home Health
At least one (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Valid Virginia Driver’s License
At least one (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Experience in Hospice or Homecare

Responsibilities

Provides and documents patient care under the direction of the registered or licensed practical nurse and as outlined in the plan of care. This care includes providing the patient's activities of daily living but assisting with tasks like meals, bathing, ambulating, toileting, and turning and repositioning. The CNA will also assist with maintaining patient stability by checking and recording vital signs and documenting intake and output.
Promotes patient comfort by answering call lights (if applicable to work area) 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 and areas that protects patients from harm.
Communicates and collaborates with staff, families and other departments utilizing effective communication skills in a consistent and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between different groups to aid communication.
Effectively coordinates communications involving incoming calls, pages, nurse call light system, and other modalities.
Follows organization's policies and procedures in the delivery or care and while interacting with other caregivers.
May handle medication that is delivered by the Pharmacy either directly or via the pneumatic tube system and transport the medication to an appropriate storage area or to another employee who is qualified to administer medication (if applicable to work area.)
Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues.
Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively.
Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics, provides care consistent with regulatory and legal expectations and standards.
Consistently practices Centra safety behaviors.
Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner.
Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self-appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs
May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time.