Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Full Time

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Full Time

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 17 bed unit providing care to children whose ages range from newborn to 18 years old. The PICU provides care for cardiac and medical illnesses, and the nurses providing care in the unit usually care for one or two patients depending on the severity of the patients' illness. Patient diagnoses include, but are not limited to, congenital cardiac defects, respiratory disease, trauma injuries, transplantation (liver, heart, kidney), neurosurgical, orthopedic, and general surgical interventions. Nurses routinely care for patients requiring vasoactive infusions, mechanical ventilation, intracranial and hemodynamic monitoring, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and ventricular assist devices (VAD). The interdisciplinary team, including the nurse, physician, respiratory therapist, physical / occupational therapist, and child life specialist, work closely with the patient and family to provide individualized care and support. Certified Nursing Assistants assist with caring for patients, including psychiatric and rehabilitative patients. They administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, trimming fingernails, bed-making, and assisting with ambulation. They perform direct and indirect patient care activities according to established policies and procedures, observe and report changes in patient conditions, and maintain a safe and clean environment. Work is assigned at the task level and performed under direct supervision.

TIME TYPE : FULL TIME (3, 12 hour shifts per week) SHIFT : NIGHTS (19 : 00-07 : 30) Performs a variety of patient care and administrative support functions under the supervision of a Medical Center Registered Nurse (RN) in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

• Assists patients with personal care as needed for optimal recovery during hospitalization.
• Performs basic nursing skills as delegated by an RN and in accordance with policy and procedure to promote patient health and wellness.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Performs administrative support functions.
• Maintains necessary skills and competencies.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education : High School Graduate or Equivalent

Experience : No experience required

Licensure : American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS Certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires frequently bending / stooping and driving (Home Health Aide only). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift / push / pull 20 - 50lbs and >

100lbs (Home Health Aide only). May be exposed to chemicals, blood / body fluids and infectious disease

Position Compensation Range : $15.37 - $23.82 Hourly

Benefits

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer