Riverside Health System·Newport News, Virginia
The Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal care, comfort measures, and environmental services to patients under the supervision of a Nurse Manager. They are responsible for following established plans of care, maintaining a safe environment, and accurately documenting patient interactions.
Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $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.
Overview Private Care CNA is responsible for personal care, comfort measures and environmental services for the patients (including those needing special precautions) under supervisor of Nurse Manager.
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.
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 Provides personal care, comfort measures, environmental services, and specified treatments for a specified number of patients as determined by department standards.
Follows the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient’s value system.
Provides care consistent with both verbal and/or written instructions.
Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation.
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 follow the plan of care that assures patients receive consistent, competent, and ethical care, within legal standards of practice, while maintaining privacy and support for the patient’s value system.
Provides care consistent with both verbal and/or written instructions.
Demonstrates competent understanding of assigned plans of care within appropriate scope of practice and responsibilities as directed by the RN/LPN to include accurately completing all required documentation.
Participates positively in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students as needed.
Qualifications: Experience 1 year Prior Nurse Aide work experience in a home care setting (Preferred)
Licenses and Certifications Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job Valid Drivers License Required To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.
Candidates must hold a valid Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) certification from the Virginia Department of Health Professions and possess a valid driver's license. Additionally, CPR/BLS certification is required within 30 days of hire.
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.
