Nursing Aide Certified-D27 Med/Surg-LGH-PT/7a-7p

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents patient care under the direction of the registered or licensed practical nurse and as outlined in the plan of care.
• Assists with tasks such as meals, bathing, ambulating, toileting, and turning and repositioning.
• Maintains 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.
• Fulfills 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Certifications and Licensures: Must be certified as a Nurse Aide by the Department of Health Professions of Virginia; AHA BLS CPR Completion.
• Education: High School Diploma / GED.
• Required Experience: At least 1 year of recent acute care experience.
• Preferred Experience: Clinical background within a Cardiology setting, Experience in Home Health, Experience in Hospice or Homecare.
• Required Licensure: Valid Virginia Driver’s License.