nursing aide certified - Lynchburg, United States - Centra Health
Description
Job Description
The Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) functions under the direction of a licensed professional nurse (nurse).
Under the supervision of the nurse, CNAs perform care appropriate to the patient population served and meet daily routine patient care needs.
The CNA performs their duties based on the unit care delivery model. This role collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver care as outlined by the nurse.The CNA adheres to a culture reflective of Centra's best practices for quality and service, creates and maintains a safe patient environment, and contributes to a healthy work environment.
CNAs 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.
The CNA's practice reflects the laws and regulations for a Certified Nurse Aide as outlined by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
P&BH:
Reports to MANAGER UNIT SCH VBH
Responsibilities
Provides and documents patient care under the direction of the registered nurse and as outlined in the plan of care
Participates in quality initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics
Creates and maintains an environment that protects patients from harm
Consistently practices Centra safety behaviors
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals
Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues
Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and/or other departments in a consistent and timely manner
Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner
Contributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge process
Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively
Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs
Identifies personal contributions to unit-based cascading goals
May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time
Qualifications
Required Education:
Successful completion of a state approved Nurse Aide education program; or, if currently enrolled in a nursing degree program, must have completed at least one (1) clinical course
Preferred Education:
High School Diploma / GED
Required Experience:
Successful completion of advanced skills competencies
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.
Effective April 1, 2024, candidates seeking employment in this role at Centra must possess a valid and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS Provider or AHA BLS Instructor) course completion card.