State Facility Travel Program - CNA or PCT - Waitlist

General Description

The West Virginia Department of Health Facilities anticipates needing dedicated Certified Nursing Assistants and Patient Care Technicians for our State Facility Travel Program!

$30/hour – Patient Care Technician (PCT) | $35/hour – Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) + Benefits

Note: If you do not hold a CNA certification, you will be compensated at the PCT rate of $30/hour. If you are an active, registered CNA, you will receive the $35/hour rate. This includes a $5 geographic pay differential for William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on patients' or residents' lives.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive salary and shift differential available.
• Available benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance for employees who work more than 30 hours per week. Note: State Facility Travel Program members are not eligible for paid time off or appointment incentives, unless they apply for a permanent position.

Job Description:

As a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician, you will be essential in delivering high-quality care to our residents and/or patients. Working under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will be responsible for providing direct care services in a psychiatric/forensic state hospital.

Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a criminal background check, a urinalysis, and a breath-analysis drug screening test. All employees shall be subject to drug testing upon probable cause, as set forth in the policies. Travel may be required.

This posting is for a waitlist. We expect openings soon and, due to onboarding time, we encourage you to apply now so you can join as soon as a spot becomes available! Openings may occur within days or weeks.

Example of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Direct Care: Assume daily responsibility and accountability for the physical care of assigned residents.
• Technical Skills: Perform basic technical skills, adhering to the Nursing Department's policies and procedures.
• Collaboration: Work efficiently and cooperatively with residents/patients, families, nursing personnel, and other facility departments.
• Communication: Effectively communicate treatment information, nursing actions, resident needs, and observations to the appropriate persons, and document this information in line with Nursing Department policies.
• Supportive Environment: Support Nursing Services and ensure compliance with all rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Patient Care Technicians must have a high school diploma or its equivalent. A higher education degree may substitute. Certified Nursing Assistants must be certified or registered as a Nursing Assistant or Nurse Aide in the State of West Virginia.

About the Organization

The Department of Health Facilities offers a unique State Facility Travel Program for nurses and other direct care staff. The purpose of the Program is to reshape its workforce structure to enhance efficiency, stability, and the quality of care. Participants may be assigned to one or more of our seven state-owned facilities based on staffing needs, with assignments ranging from per diem to full-time. This program provides competitive hourly pay, benefits, and the opportunity to explore different care environments while supporting critical staffing efforts. Travel staff may be eligible for a generous appointment incentive package, including full state benefits, upon transitioning to a permanent position. Participation in the Program is limited to twelve (12) months.