Certified Nursing Assistant I or Certified Nursing Assistant II - Medical Surgical Bladen Hospital

Cape Fear Valley Health•Beach, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant I or II provides basic patient care in the Medical Surgical department at Bladen Hospital. The role observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition, and cleans, stocks, and maintains supplies for the patient unit. The position assists with patient admissions and orientation, responds to patient needs, and carries out delegated patient care tasks as part of the nursing plan of care. It also supports patient safety, cost containment, accurate charging, education, performance improvement, and customer satisfaction. The role may maintain four NAII skills if needed, perform waived testing according to unit competency, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Nursing Assistant certification.
Current registration with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
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; frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting are required.
Visual and auditory acuity for observing patients.
Ability to work with potential exposure to blood and body secretions, including possible skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
CNA certification through the NC Nursing Assistant Registry.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient admission, including orientation to the unit, hospital routine, and patient care equipment.
Respond to patient needs directly when able or report needs to the appropriate person.
Carry out delegated patient care tasks to support implementation 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.