Nursing Aide Certified (LGH B41 Oncology, FT, 7p-7a)

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.
• Checks and records vital signs and documents intake and output.
• Answers call lights and communicates observations or patient needs to the nursing staff.
• Maintains patient stability and promotes patient comfort.
• Contributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge process.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment on the unit and within patient rooms and areas that protects patients from harm.
• Follows organization's policies and procedures in the delivery of care and while interacting with other caregivers.
• May handle medication and transport it to an appropriate storage area or to another employee who is qualified to administer medication.
• Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues.
• Uses resources cost effectively.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be certified as a Nurse Aide by the Department of Health Professions of Virginia.
• AHA BLS CPR Completion preferred.
• At least 1 year of recent acute care experience.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.

Skills

None specified in the job description.

Benefits

None specified in the job description.

Pay

$17.19 - $24.93 / Hour

Schedule

Travel is expected to be at 100% for some positions.