Certified Nursing Assistant I or Certified Nursing Assistant II - 3 VP Surgical

Cape Fear Valley Health

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant I or II performs basic patient care, observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition, and cleans, stocks, and maintains supplies for the patient unit. The role assists with patient admissions and orientation, responds to patient needs, carries out delegated care tasks, and helps maintain patient safety and a clean, well-stocked environment. The position also includes waived testing as permitted by unit competency, participation in education and Performance Improvement activities, cost containment, and supporting customer satisfaction and patient throughput through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP). Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Nursing Assistant certification.
Current registration with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
CNA registration with the NC Nursing Assistant Registry.
Excellent guest relations skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read English.
Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team.
Flexibility in approach to work tasks and schedules.
Ability to learn new skills and techniques.
Basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work variable shifts.
Ability to turn and lift patients; the work involves substantial standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Visual and auditory acuity for observing patients.
Ability to work with exposure to blood and body secretions, including possible skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient admission, including orientation to the unit, hospital routine, and patient care equipment.
Respond to patient needs through direct assistance when able or by reporting needs to the appropriate person.
Carry out delegated patient care tasks in support of the nursing plan of care.
Help maintain patient safety, including proper use of equipment and supplies.
Retrieve patient care items from the medication/supply room for patient care use.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked patient environment.
Participate in cost containment and assist with accurate charging for patient services.
Participate in educational and Performance Improvement activities.
Maintain four NAII skills per unit competency, if needed.
Perform waived testing according to unit competency.
Support customer satisfaction, patient throughput, and hospital functional capacity by complying with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP).
Observe and report abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.