Certified Nurse Aide (CNA/HCT) PT Nights Med/Surg Observation
About The Position
The Certified Nurse Aide supports patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, takes vital signs and measurements, and feeds and ambulates patients according to established procedures. The role maintains clean, orderly patient rooms; observes and reports changes in patient condition; orients patients and families to the unit; and provides safety instructions. The aide also assists with clerical tasks, maintains stock supplies, and performs duties within the applicable Nurse Aide I or II scope of practice. With appropriate training, the role may perform technical tasks such as 12-lead electrocardiograms and routine venipuncture. This is a part-time, night-shift position in Med/Surg Observation, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for 24 hours per week. The role requires current nurse aide registry status, BLS certification, and a high school diploma or GED. Physical abilities testing is required. The position involves working with protected health information and serving patients across relevant ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs.
Requirements
- Must be listed on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry; the qualifications specify current listing as a Nurse Aide I or applicable state Board of Nursing listing as a Nurse Aide II.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- BLS required per policy guidelines.
- Must speak and understand English in understandable terms.
- Must have manual and finger dexterity.
- Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Physical abilities testing required.
- Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and skills appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Responsibilities
- Support patients with activities of daily living.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene.
- Take vital signs and measure height and weight.
- Feed and ambulate patients according to specific procedures.
- Maintain patient rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observe and report changes in patient conditions.
- Orient patients and families to the unit and instruct patients on safety measures.
- Assist with clerical work, including answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
- Maintain stock supply items in inventory management.
- Perform duties within the applicable state Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II scope of practice.
- With appropriate training, perform technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.
- Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on position
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
