CNA/Nurse Assistant/Patient Care Assistant-...

Newport News, VirginiaFor over 100 years, we have made it our mission to care for others as we would care for those we love.Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse/LPN and Nurse Manager/Director in personal care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments. In addition this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and provide the care needed as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers incorporating national patient safety initiatives.Riverside began serving the Virginia Peninsula community in 1916. In 1963, Riverside moved to the present 72-acre location in Newport News on J. Clyde Morris Boulevard. A 450-bed facility, Riverside Regional Medical Center is the Virginia Peninsulas most comprehensive medical facility combining the most recent computerized medical technology with a healing environment. The Pavilion is a 250,000 sq. ft., $107 million, 3-story addition to Riverside Regional Medical Center, which opened in 2013. This acute care facility provides a regional cancer care center, the Peninsula regions only comprehensive stroke center, the areas only open-heart surgery program, the regions only Level II Trauma Center, and a cornerstone neurosciences program that includes the Chesapeake, Riverside and University of Virginia Radiosurgery Center.Experience: Prior experience in acute health care setting preferred. Certified Nursing Assistant:Licensure/Certification: Licensed by the State of Virginia as a C.N.A for CNA position required. CPR AED or BLS required.Nurse Aide:Transcripts or Letter stating candidate has 1 semester of RN nursing program completed for Nurse Aide position required. CPR AED or BLS required.For Patient Care AssistantRequired to be (1) licensed or eligible by the State of Virginia as a C.N.A., or (2) EMT-B, or (3) have completed a Medical Assistant program/certification, or (4) currently enrolled in an accredited professional nursing program with 80 hours completed. High School diploma or equivalent preferred, and previous health care experience preferred. BLS required.ZRAs a Riverside team member, our benefits have you covered: Health & Wellness: Medical Plan OptionsVision and Dental plans (including orthodontic care)Wellness & fitness center discountsOnsite pharmacy and delivery optionsRiverside services discountflexible spending and savings accountshealthy lifestyle incentivesPeace of Mind: Group Term Life and AD&D InsuranceShort Term DisabilityWhole Life InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceLegal InsurancePet InsuranceFinancial Support:Student Loan Repayment ProgramCEUs (MedBridge Education)403(b) Savings Plan (Immediate Matching)Specialty Certification Financial AssistanceCompany Wide Bonus ProgramEmployee Help FundWork-Life Balance:Paid Time Off (full- and part-time team members)extended illness membershipEmployee Assistance ProgramAdoption Assistancearea retail discountscommunity involvement opportunities

Created: 2025-11-15