Certified Nursing Assistant I - 2 West, Full Time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health

6d•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 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 supports cost containment, accurate charging, education and performance improvement activities, waived testing, and the Hospital Innovation Project. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate 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.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift frequently.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to observe patients.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Ability to work with exposure to blood and body secretions, which may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
CNA registration with the NC Nursing Assistant Registry.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient admissions, including orientation to the unit, hospital routine, and patient care equipment.
Respond to patient needs directly when able or report them to the appropriate person.
Carry out delegated patient care tasks to help implement the nursing plan of care.
Help maintain patient safety, including proper use of equipment and supplies.
Retrieve patient care items from the medication and 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 per unit competency.
Support customer satisfaction, patient throughput, and hospital functional capacity by complying with the Hospital Innovation Project.
Observe and report abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition.
Perform other duties as assigned.