Sentara is hiring a Part Time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Portsmouth, VA.

Location: Portsmouth, Virginia

Status: Part Time (20 hrs/wk)

Shift: First

Hours: Day Shifts, No set hours for part time

Overview

Provides patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily living, vital signs, mobility and ambulation, phlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removal, and comply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurse. Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner while reporting any change to the nurse or medical staff. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

One of the following programs is acceptable for education: Graduate of Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and Paramedic, or current student enrolled in a clinical program having completed at least one semester of a (RN, LPN, RT or PT) or current work experience within last three years as a PCT or Nursing Assistant.

Education

Highschool Grad or Equivalent (Required)

 

Certification/Licensure

CNA BLS (Required within 90 days)Valid Driver's License

Experience

The CNA must be comfortable with providing care to elderly patients inside their personal residence. The CNA must have experience (professional or personal) taking care of an elderly patient.

Must have reliable transportation for this position as it requires travel to patients' homes.

Patient care, support independent and dependent activities of daily livingVital signs, mobility and ambulationPhlebotomy, point of care testing, EKG testing, peripheral IV removal, specimen collection, and foley catheter insertion and removalComply with patient safety practices under the direction of the professional RN nurseObserve patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and document in a timely and accurate manner

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay rate for Full Time employment is:$15.75 - $20.46. Additional compensation may be available for this role such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.