Nursing Assistant - CRMH Palliative Care FT - BONUS ELIGIBLE

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JOB SUMMARY

THE PALLIATIVE CARE UNIT IS AN ADULT INPATIENT MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT. COMPRISED OF REGISTERED NURSES AND NURSING ASSISTANTS, OUR NURSING TEAM IS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED AT PROVIDING CARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS. PALLIATIVE CARE FOCUSES ON RELIEF OF SYMPTOMS AND STRESSORS OF A SERIOUS ILLNESS. OUR FOCUS IS PATIENT CENTERED, AND WITH THE PALLIATIVE CARE TEAM, WE PROVIDE INTERPROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT AND COMPREHENSIVE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS' AND FAMILIES' PHYSICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, SPIRITUAL, AND BEREAVEMENT NEEDS.

 

 

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS WHEN SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MEETS APPLICABLE GUIDELINES

 

This position is full time, working 7a-7p rotate to 7p-7a with every other weekend and rotating holidays

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING AND ORIENTATION DURING DAY SHIFT HOURS, 8 AM TO 5 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, FOR THE FIRST 3-4 WEEKS OF EMPLOYMENT. THIS TRAINING IS MANDATORY!

 

This is the job opportunity where you can bring your valuable skills to life. At Carilion Clinic, our team provides care in a forward-thinking environment. You will thrive through extensive training, supportive leaders and potential for advancement. Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition options. Join a team where your skills and ideas will make a difference in the health of our patients and the communities we live in.

As part of the health care team, the Nursing Assistant performs basic clerical and technical clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort for patients of all ages. The Nursing Assistant also provides quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.

NA job duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

*Provides basic nursing care and performs advanced technical skills for specified age groups according to established standards.  Assists patients with activities of daily living. Transports patients, supplies, specimens, equipment, etc. within the facility.  Appropriately documents and reports patient observations to licensed staff. *Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities. Actively participates in obtaining desired service line/departmental outcomes. *Reviews medical record for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes.  *Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies.  *Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment). Operates and maintains general office equipment. *Manages admissions, transfers, and discharges. Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet. Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent education required.

Experience: Previous experience in direct patient care preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant preferred. Must successfully complete Basic Life Support Course within 6 months of hire.

Other: Effective interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills required. Must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for position.

OUR VALUES

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what's right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.

 

REQUISITION NUMBER: 82713 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Flex 

LOCATION: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital 

SHIFT: Day/Evening/Night 

SHIFT DETAILS: 7a-7p rotate 7p-7a weekends as needed

RECRUITER: SARAH R BOSWELL

RECRUITER EMAIL: srboswell@carilionclinic.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE HR SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-599-2537.

THIS IS CARILION CLINIC ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. MAKE YOUR TOMORROW WITH US.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

 

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Carilion Clinic
Website : https://www.carilionclinic.org/