Mary Washington Healthcare·Fredericksburg, Virginia
Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including assisting with activities of daily living and hygiene. Perform clinical tasks such as obtaining vital signs, collecting specimens, and conducting EKGs while documenting care in electronic systems.
Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team. Job Summary:
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is accountable to the patient care team for providing direct patient care functions under the supervision of a registered nurse and performing clerical, communication and other related duties to facilitate the efficient functioning of Department services.
All duties are to be performed in collaboration with team members.
Duties and responsibilities are performed according to standards outlined in competency based/evaluation tool.
The CNA participates in and accepts responsibility for functions delegated to the team.
This position must demonstrate a commitment of quality service to our patients, the public and our co-workers.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Assists patients in their routine activities of daily living, including but not limited to: Performs range of motion.
Ambulates patient.
Positions patient and provides skin care.
Distributes linen and changes bed as needed.
Assists with feeding and meal delivery.
Assists with routine hygiene care including toileting and incontinent care, as well as appropriate oral and personal hygiene.
Assists patient care team in collection of patient data and specimens: Obtains urine, stool, and sputum specimens and processes specimens as needed.
Obtains and records heath, weights, vital signs, including pulse oximetry and pain assessment and I&O.
Communicates patient status and reports changes in patient condition to licensed professional.
Assists patient care team by performing and explaining designated patient care procedures: Performs incentive spirometry.
Transports patient.
Preps for diagnostic tests.
Assists rehab therapists (PM & R).
Performs pulse oximetry/oxygen set up in oxygen therapy.
Prepares room (supplies).
Provides post mortem care.
Prepares for admission and discharge.
Assists nurse in emergency situations.
Maintains and cleans equipment.
Performs suction (oral, naso pharynx).
Performs blood sugar finger sticks.
Removes IV catheters per licensed nurse instruction.
Performs EKGs (department specific responsibility).
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Answers unit phone and directs calls accordingly.
Performs data entry into electronic medical database systems.
Documents patient care and related duties appropriately.
Performs selected patient registration activities.
Coordinates equipment/supply needs.
Notifies appropriate department of equipment malfunction.
Performs any other related duties (e.g., clerical, technical duties) as assigned.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required CNA license issued by the Commonwealth of VA required AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire For CNAs working at Snowden at Fredericksburg: CPI is required within 90 days of hire.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid CNA license from the Commonwealth of Virginia, and AHA BLS Provider CPR certification. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting 35 lbs and standing for the majority of the workday.
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.
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