Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - PCU

Lifepoint Health • Clyde, NC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Telemetry unit at Haywood Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health. The unit is a 22-bed facility with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, staffed with RNs, CNAs, Telemetry Techs, and unit secretaries. The role focuses on providing specialized care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions, utilizing advanced cardiac monitoring technology.

Requirements

• Current listing as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a basic telemetry monitoring course and/or completion of competency training for basic arrhythmia interpretation may be required as determined by the department director (for Telemetry Tech ONLY).
• Completion of training in basic unit secretary tasks (i.e., transcription of physician order, computer data entry, etc) (for Unit Secretary ONLY).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED