Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) 11T Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Unit FT Nights
About The Position
This is a Full-time position for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the 11T Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Unit at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). The role involves supporting patients with daily living activities, personal hygiene, taking vital signs, feeding, ambulating, maintaining room cleanliness, observing and reporting patient condition changes, orienting patients and families, assisting with clerical tasks, and managing stock supplies. The CNA will perform duties as outlined in the Nurse Aide I scope and may perform technical tasks like administering ECG tests and routine venipuncture after appropriate training. Additional training in Nutrition Activities, Oxygen Therapy, Peripheral IV Fluids, Urinary Catheter, and Sterile Technique is required per the NCBON Nurse Aide I+4 process, with skills needing validation by an RN.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required for new hires on or after 7/22/2018.
- Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support HealthCare Provider certification.
- Nurse Aide I+4 Course required: E-learning and instructor-led skills practice.
- Required observation activities.
- Must be validated twice by an RN on each skill before they can perform independently.
- Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
- Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms.
- Must have manual and finger dexterity.
- Physical abilities testing required.
Responsibilities
- Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
- Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
- Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
- Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.
- Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
- Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.
- Assists with clerical work such as, including answering phones, entering data and maintaining medical records.
- Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
- Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).
- Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.
- Trained in the following additional tasks, as outlined by the applicable state Board of Nursing (NCBON) Nurse Aide I+4 process: Nutrition Activities Oxygen Therapy Peripheral IV Fluids Urinary Catheter Sterile Technique (Additional requirement per NCBON for Peripheral IV and Urinary Catheter skills)
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
