Lead CNA

Title: Lead CNA

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: $45,525 - $60,375

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Catawba Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/catawba/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides direct patient care and support to individuals in a behavioral health setting, assisting with activities of daily living such as personal care, meals, mobility, and other needs in accordance with the patient's treatment plan, unit routines, and established policies and procedures. Observes, records, and reports changes in patients' physical and behavioral condition, including vital signs, weight, ADLs, and other assigned clinical information, and uses therapeutic communication, appropriate professional boundaries, behavioral interventions, and Recovery Model principles when interacting with patients. Participates in the implementation of behavioral guidelines and provides patient observation, including 1:1 and special observation assignments, as required. Escorts patients to meals, other hospital departments, and approved activities outside the hospital while following established safety and security procedures.

Provides orientation and education to newly hired Nursing Assistants and serves as a resource and role model for staff in the Nursing Assistant role. Identifies and communicates training and performance needs to appropriate nursing staff, assists with staff education and learning activities, and supports audits of Nursing Assistant documentation. Coordinates communication between Nursing Assistants, treatment teams, and milieu committees to promote continuity of patient care.

Completes required documentation accurately and in a timely manner within the electronic medical record and follows procedures for searching, inventorying, labeling, and maintaining patient clothing and belongings. Assists with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, participates in activities designed to improve patient care, completes required training and education, and maintains compliance with applicable hospital policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff; ability to follow instructions and report observations of bio-psychosocial needs and behaviors to licensed nurse in timely manner; skills in providing direction and assistance to patients in activities of daily living; has knowledge of developmental and psychiatric disorders. Demonstrate competencies as defined on Competency Assessment.

Valid CNA license in the state of Virginia

Additional Considerations

• Leadership skills demonstrated by experience and communication of abilities
• Experience as a Nursing Assistant preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Catawba Hospital only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days. Catawba Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 14 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Commonwealth's Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspxContact

Pathways Led by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and the Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired, the Career Pathways

grant will help nearly 500 Virginians with disabilities, including young adults and veterans, gain new skills and credentials through Career Pathways to seek employment in competitive, high-demand, high-quality occupations.www.vadars.org or call DARS at 800-552-5019. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (540-375-4286) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY. Catawba Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

Contact Information

Name: Austin Grasty

Phone: 540-375-4368

Email: austin.grasty@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.