Title: Certified Nursing Assistant

Hiring Range: $36,078 - $48,998

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: hwdmc.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff in an in-patient behavioral health hospital setting. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients.

Job Responsibilities:
~ Administer nursing care to a selected group of patients to include, but not be limited to, personal hygiene, assisting with patient activities, assisting patients with taking nourishment, recording vital signs, and assisting with patient transport.
~ Measure and chart fluid intake and output, assists with prescribed treatments, collection of specimens and keeps supervisor informed of changes in patient’s condition.

Minimum Qualifications

State Board License to practice as a Nursing Aide in the State of Virginia

Knowledge of personal care needs and activities of daily living.

Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position.

Ability to read, write and communicate effectively with others

Ability to turn, bend and lift non-ambulatory patients without restrictions.

Ability to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Ability to demonstrate competencies as defined on the C.N.A. competency assessment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with behavioral health population

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.

An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center only accepts online applications via RMS. 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 RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 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.aspx , 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 (804)524-7600 for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center 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.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guideline as a condition of employment.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resource Department

Phone: 804-524-7600

Email: HiramHR@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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.