Certified Nursing Assistant

Job Duties

Hiram W. Davis Medical Center, located in Petersburg, Virginia, is a 94-bed medical facility providing acute medical diagnoses, skilled care, intermediate care, and long term care to individuals receiving services in DBHDS facilities and within the community that have intellectual and / or developmental disabilities.

Admissions to HWDMC are generally either permanent placement or special hospitalization. Patients typically come to HWDMC as a special hospitalization for step-down to stabilize, post-surgery rehabilitation, or long-term care.

The Evening or Night Shift Certified Nurse Aide will 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.

Will provide therapeutic options in addition to daily care to patients with mental health conditions.

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus for all eligible new hires

The schedule for this role is evening or night shift. The schedule will be 2 : 00PM - 11 : 30 or 11 : 00PM 7 : 30AM.

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.

Shift Differentials :

Evening Shift Weekday - $2.50

Night Shift Weekday - $2.25

All Shifts on the Weekend - $3.00

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 (with or without accommodation).

Ability to accurately maintain electronic health records.

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

Ability to work evening (2 : 00PM - 11 : 30PM) or night (11 : 00PM - 7 : 30AM) with rotating weekend day (Saturday or Sunday).

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

Additional Considerations

Experience working with behavioral health population.

Experience in a skilled nursing facility,

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 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.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and / or resume is submitted.

Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position.

Under Virginia Code 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific barrier crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending barrier charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents / clients.

Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and / or management of outbreaks.

Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process.

If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process : In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged 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 with the Department of Aging and 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.

To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to : , or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and / or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Contact Human Resources at (804) 524-7600 for assistance.

DBHDS 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.

Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO / AA / TTY.

Contact Information

Name : Ferdinand Osama

Phone : 804-524-7437

Email : ov - Inquiries Only-

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.