NURSING AIDE CERTIFIED PACE

Provides and documents patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and as outlined in the plan of care

Participates in quality initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics

Creates and maintains an environment that protects participants from harm

Applies PACE Center service excellence best practices in approaching participants, visitors, physicians, and colleagues

Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and/or other departments in a consistent and timely manner

Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner

Contributes to safe and efficient admission and transport during arrival and departure from the PACE Center

Uses resources (., time, people, supplies, cost effectively

Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs

Identifies personal contributions to PACE Center cascading goals

Participates in the planning and implementation of PACE Center activities under the direction of the Recreation Therapist

Provides personal care assistance to participants in their homes

Other duties as assigned

Provides and documents patient care under the direction of a registered nurse and as outlined in the plan of care

Participates in quality initiatives resulting from evidence-based literature and/or unit-based metrics

Creates and maintains an environment that protects participants from harm

Applies PACE Center service excellence best practices in approaching participants, visitors, physicians, and colleagues

Communicates and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and/or other departments in a consistent and timely manner

Handles conflict resolution opportunities in an appropriate, timely, and consistent manner

Contributes to safe and efficient admission and transport during arrival and departure from the PACE Center

Uses resources (., time, people, supplies, cost effectively

Engages in own professional development as evidenced by self appraisal, and earning academic credits and/or attendance at educational programs

Identifies personal contributions to PACE Center cascading goals

Participates in the planning and implementation of PACE Center activities under the direction of the Recreation Therapist

Provides personal care assistance to participants in their homes

Other duties as assigned

Required Education: Successful completion of a state approved Nurse Aide education program; or, if currently enrolled in a nursing degree program, must have completed at least one (1) clinical course

Preferred Education: High School Diploma / GED

Required Experience: One (1) year of experience working with the frail or elderly

Preferred Experience: Two (2) or more years of long term care experience

Required Certifications and Licensures: Must be certified as a Nurse Aide by the Department of Health Professions of Virginia. Valid Virginia Driver's License. Hold a current, active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) course completion card.

Effective April 1, 2024, candidates seeking employment in this role at Centra must possess a valid and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS Provider or AHA BLS Instructor) course completion card. Proof of certification will be mandatory prior to commencing employment. Both AHA and RQI cards are acceptable forms of certification.