Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

Certified Nursing Assistant - Float Pool Riverside Regional Medical Center - 3.6 Newport News, VA Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification Hospital patient safety Vital signs Maintaining an organized workspace Healthcare resource management BLS Certification Patient safety High school diploma or GED Collecting samples for laboratory testing Basic life support American Red Cross CPR Certification Medical equipment cleaning Stocking Data collection Training & development 1 year Clean workspace maintenance Healthcare data collection Patient treatment CNA Care plans Patient personal care assistance Entry level Full Job Description Newport News, Virginia Overview Provides personal care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives. What you will do Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the technology systems necessary for patient data collection. Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas. Demonstrates the ability to follow plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN/LPN. This may include the following procedures dependent upon unit/facility competency requirements such as enemas, vital signs, ice applications, compresses, perineal care, rectal tube, sitz bath, unsterile soaks, strain urine for stones, specimen collection, etc. Demonstrates the ability to follow the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient's value system. Provides care consistent with both verbal and/or written instructions. Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation. Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed. Qualifications Education Program Graduate, Nurse Aide Training or Certificate Program approved by VA Board of Nursing (Preferred) High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred) Experience 1 year Prior experience in healthcare setting (Required) Licenses and Certifications Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.