Nursing Assistant (Currently Enrolled in Registered Nurse Program)

Nursing Float - 206019 Winchester, Virginia Per Diem


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Description

  • Entity: Winchester Medical Center
  • Shift: Rotating

**Position Requires Successful Completion of Two Semesters of Nursing Program**

Who We Are


Valley Health System is a not-for-profit network of hospitals, urgent cares, physician practices, and services. Expanding across Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, we are devoted to the health of all who call our 18-county area home.

A vital resource for healthcare, we are the region’s largest employer, a dependable community partner, and are at the leading edge of clinical innovations.

We are looking for passionate, innovative, and caring people who will each bring their unique skills and perspectives to our workplace.

What You Will Do:

Nursing Assistant performs routine basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Nursing Assistant will assist in maintaining clean, safe patient and unit environment; displays initiative and maintains proficiency in patient care procedures; maintains personal growth and development.

What You Will Bring:

Education

High school graduate enrolled in a nursing program:
·at a nationally accredited school of nursing;
·seeking an associate’s of science, associate’s degree (ASN or ADN) in nursing; traditional bachelor’s
or accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing leading to licensure as a registered nurse (RN);
·AND successfully completed TWO semesters of study in nursing degree program.
Application requires a letter of verification (i.e., of above requirements for the student nurse applicant) on official school of nursing letterhead from the nursing program coordinator/director. Eligibility to remain in nursing assistant position requires continued successful progression toward degree completion. Once academic nursing program requirements have been met, must obtain registered nurse (RN) licensure within six months of nursing degree completion.


Certification & Licensures
BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required *
* New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications
Understands the basic principles of human growth and development as well as fundamental skills of nursing. Competent to successfully interact with and care for patients according to individual needs.
Possesses a reliable means of telephone communication with hospital.
Commits to working a minimum of eight (8) hours per pay period (bi-weekly) with schedule negotiated around academic requirements.

What You Will Get:

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:
• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

Exclusions apply

We celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences for the benefit of our employees, our patients, and the communities we serve.
We are neighbors caring for neighbors, and our goal is always to help those we serve get well, feel well, and stay well.

EOE

Criminal Background Checks
VA State Police or WV State Background and Fingerprinting (WV Cares) (applicable state)
3rd party Background Check
FBI Fingerprinting

FLSA Classification
Non-exempt

Grade
106

Physical Demands
20 A Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Patient Care Tech.