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At the median vs. median posted rate for support services roles in Lynchburg, Virginia ($17.19/hr, n=39)
47 similar openings in the Lynchburg area · median $17.19/hr

$12.77/hr · lowesthighest · $1,170/hr

this role: $17.19/hrmedian $17.19/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 39 posted support services roles in Lynchburg, Virginia rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Lynchburg, Virginia median for support services roles.

The Certified Nursing Aide performs routine patient care duties under the supervision of a licensed nurse to meet daily patient needs. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to maintain a safe environment and provide quality service in accordance with unit care models.

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.

The CNA's practice reflects the laws and regulations for a Certified Nurse Aide as outlined by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Responsibilities

1. Provides and documents patient care under the direction of the registered or licensed practical nurse and as outlined in the plan of care. This care includes providing the patient's activities of daily living but assisting with tasks like meals, bathing, ambulating, toileting, and turning and repositioning. The CNA will also assist with maintaining patient stability by checking and recording vital signs and documenting intake and output. 2. Promotes patient comfort by answering call lights (if applicable to work area) and communicating observations or patient needs to the nursing staff. 3. Contributes to a safe and efficient admission, transfer, and/or discharge process. 4. Maintains patient rights to comfort, privacy, and dignity in the process of providing care. 5. Creates and maintains a clean and safe environment on the unit and within patient rooms and areas that protects patients from harm. 6. Follows organization's policies and procedures in the delivery or care and while interacting with other caregivers. 7. 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 (if applicable to work area.) 8. Applies unit service excellence best practices in approaching patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues. 9. Uses resources (e.g., time, people, supplies, etc.) cost effectively. 10. 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 11. Consistently practices Centra safety behaviors. 12. Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner. 13. Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self-appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs System Auto-fills: May perform other duties as assigned or requested and job specification can be modified or updated at any time.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Nurse Aide certification from the Virginia Department of Health Professions and an AHA BLS Provider certification. At least one year of recent acute care or relevant clinical experience is required for specific roles.

professional certificate
Documentation
Patient care
Clinical support
Patient education
Vital signs monitoring
Ambulation assistance
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Personal care
Cardiac monitoring
BLS provider

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $17 - $25/hr
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Application: Employer website

Hiring organization

Centra Health

Your partner in living your best life: That is the role Centra proudly yet humbly assumes, both as an organization and as an employer. Caring for people in the community—both within and beyond our walls—is not only what Centra does, but it is also central to who we are. We care...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care

TypeNonprofit

Size5,001-10,000 employees

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Market context

Support services roles in Virginia

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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