Nursing Aide Certified-SCH Med​/Surg-PT

Job Description

The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) functions under the direction of a licensed professional nurse (RN) and is supervised by the nurse. CNAs provide care appropriate to the patient population served and meet daily routine patient care needs, performing duties based on the unit care delivery model. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver care as outlined by the nurse.

The CNA adheres to 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.

• 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 activities of daily living such as meals, bathing, ambulating, toileting, and turning and repositioning. The CNA also assists 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.
• Follows the organization's policies and procedures in the delivery of 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).
• 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, providing 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, 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.

• Certified as a Nurse Aide by the Department of Health Professions of Virginia
• AHA BLS CPR completion
• High School Diploma / GED (Education)

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma / GED

REQUIRED:

At least 1 year of recent acute care experience.

The Stroobants Cardiology Certified Nursing Assistant performs patient care activities and other tasks as assigned to assist with primary care in the clinic and assists in the cardiac monitoring department, including monitor placement and patient education of the equipment.

REQUIRED:

One (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant;
Valid Virginia Driver’s License.

PREFERRED:
Clinical background within a Cardiology setting.

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