Title: Ward Clerk C.N.A
State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III
Hiring Range: Minimum Salary: $38,630/year - Salary Commensurate with Relevant Years of Experience
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Southwestern VA Mtl Hlth Inst
Agency Website: www.swvmhi.dbhds.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
SWVMHI in Marion, VA is recruiting for a Ward Clerk CNA to join its talented and dedicated Nursing Services Team on the Geriatric Unit.
Position Hours: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, Working at Least One Weekend Approximately Every Six Weeks
Shift Differentials and Weekend/Holiday Supplements Available
Ward Clerk CNAs are experienced with mental health recovery assistance for individuals and assist Nursing with communication and collaboration between caregivers in all services. They provide direct care as Certified Nursing Aides. Additionally, they organize resources and publicize nursing activities on the wards for events such as individual treatments, groups, or visitation. Ward Clerk CNAs provide clerical assistance with managing supplies and resources on the unit. They make appointments for individuals served and manage nursing staff access to and transfer of documents from the unit to Health Information Management Department.
Working under supervision of a RN, Ward Clerk CNAs:
* Provide basic quality patient care under the direction of nursing staff and as part of an
interdisciplinary team
* Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients or change linens
* May transfer or transport patients
* Assist with organizing and setting up resources for nursing unit delivery of care, group
activities, and managing the flow of individuals off and on the unit
* Maintain accountability for individuals who live in a locked, safe, secure, and therapeutic
environment
* Create healthy interpersonal interactions with individuals on adult acute Admission,
Geriatric, and Extended Rehabilitation Service Units
* Observe and report feedback regarding interventions, treatments, behaviors, physical and
emotional well-being, and safety
* Document and communicate
* Serve as an individual care unit receptionist and assistant to nursing by scheduling
appointments for individuals, arranging transportation for individuals, data entry, ordering
supplies, and other ward support activities
* Help coordinate information exchange between departments and internal/external
customers
* Collaborate with the Health Information Department in terms of maintaining documents for
the health record of individuals
Minimum Qualifications
• CNA Certification Required and maintain CNA (Certified Nursing Aide) certification in
good standing with the VA State Board of Nursing
• Basic computer skills needed
Additional Considerations
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a psychiatric, healthcare facility, acute care, long-term care, or correction
setting is preferred.
• Prefer attainment of Level II Direct Support Professional (DSP) Career Pathway
• Strongly prefer course work in medical terminology and office computer skills
• Strongly prefer experience working in healthcare or office receptionist using Electronic
Health Record (EHR)
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.
Application Requirements: Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications.
You will receive a confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account.
Applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.
Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.
Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Equal Opportunity: The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.
Veteran Preference: DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preferences to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.
Benefits: DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!
Contact Information
Name: Rebecca Richardson
Phone: 276-706-3516
Email: rebecca.richardson@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 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. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.