Certified Nursing Assistant I- Intensive Care Unit, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant I 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 supports patient admissions and orientation, responds to patient needs, carries out delegated care tasks, and helps maintain patient safety and a clean, well-stocked care environment. The position is in the Intensive Care Unit at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, North Carolina, on the night shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Nursing Assistant certification.
Current registration with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Excellent guest relations skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
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; must be able to lift 35 pounds.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to observe patients.
Ability to tolerate exposure to blood and body secretions, potentially involving 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 routines, and patient care equipment.
Respond to patient needs by providing direct assistance when able or reporting needs to the appropriate person.
Carry out delegated patient care tasks to assist with 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 help ensure accurate charging for patient services.
Participate in educational and Performance Improvement activities.
Maintain, if needed, four NAII skills per unit competency.
Perform waived testing per unit competency.
Demonstrate responsibility for customer satisfaction, patient throughput, and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP).
Perform other duties as assigned.