Riverside Health System·Gloucester, Virginia
Provides personal care to patients under the supervision of nursing staff, performing clinical tasks such as EKGs and phlebotomy. Maintains a safe, clean patient environment and assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Gloucester, Virginia
$16.80 - $21.83/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.
*Please pay close attention to the requirements for this role. We do not accept PCA certified individuals.*
Mid Shift - 11am - 11pm
Overview Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified functions in tasks where there is validated competency including: simple wound care (i.e. cleaning of abrasions/laceration), EKGs, peripheral INT removal, basic phlebotomy, and extremity splinting. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives.
What you will do
Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the technology systems necessary for patient data collection into EMR.
Demonstrates the ability to follow plan of care to include performing treatments and procedures competently/independently under direction of RN. This may include the following procedures dependent upon unit/facility competency requirements vital signs, ice application, compresses, EKGs, drawing blood, specimen collection, etc.
Accurately completes all required clinical and quality documentation consistently per RHS standards and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates accountability for ensuring availability of resources (equipment, instruments, supplies) necessary to ensure positive patient outcomes. Maintains clean, safe and orderly work/patient environment by cleaning work stations/areas, equipment; stocking supplies; placing equipment in proper storage areas.
Demonstrates the ability to be able to take direction from the charge nurse to help admit, discharge, or transfer patients in a timely and efficient manner.
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Requires a High School Diploma or GED and a valid CPR/BLS certification. Candidates must hold a CNA certification, EMT-B, CMA/RMA, or be currently enrolled in an LPN/RN program.
Market context
Support-services roles in Virginia are often tied to steady staffing needs in clinics, hospitals, and other care settings, especially when teams need dependable help with patient flow and day-to-day operations. This role is competitive because it asks for a high school diploma, three years of clinical experience, current AHA BLS, and a recognized Medical Assistant Certification, while offering medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification status and clinical experience match before applying.
