Nursing Aide Internal Travel Team – Regional

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.   

 

Qualifications/Education/Licensure:

 

Successful completion of a state approved Nurse Aide education program. High School diploma or equivalent.

 

Must be certified as a Nurse Aide by the Department of Health Professions of Virginia.

 

One year recent experience in acute-care preferred. 

 

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. Proof of certification will be mandatory prior to commencing employment. Both AHA and RQI cards are acceptable forms of certification.