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

About the role

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.

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 like meals, bathing, ambulating, toileting, and turning and repositioning.
• Assists with maintaining patient stability by checking and recording vital signs and documenting intake and output.
• Promotes patient comfort by answering call lights 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required Education: Successful completion of a state approved Nurse Aide education program.

Required Certifications and Licensures: 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.

Preferred Education: High School Diploma / GED.

Skills

Effective communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, and ability to provide high-quality patient care.

Pay

Salary Range: $18.23 - $26.42 / Hour.