Certified Nursing Assistant II- Emergency Department, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant II provides basic patient care in the Emergency Department at Betsy Johnson Hospital. The role includes observing and reporting abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition, and cleaning, stocking, and maintaining supplies for the patient unit. The position supports patient safety, nursing care, patient throughput, and customer satisfaction. Additional duties may be assigned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Nursing Assistant II certification.
Current Nursing Assistant II registration with the North Carolina Board of Nursing and Nursing Assistant I registration with the 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.
Flexible 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.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to observe patients.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
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.
Required certifications: BLS from the American Heart Association, CNAII from the Board of Nursing, and CNA from the NC Nursing Assistant Registry.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Nursing Assistant I.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient admission, including orientation to the unit, hospital routine, and patient care equipment.
Respond directly to patient needs when able, or report needs to the appropriate person.
Carry out delegated patient care tasks to support implementation of nursing care plans.
Help maintain patient safety, including proper use of equipment and supplies.
Retrieve patient care items from the medication or supply room when applicable to unit procedures.
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.
Perform additional skills as applicable to unit competency, which may include phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, and waived laboratory testing.
Support customer satisfaction, patient throughput, and hospital functional capacity by complying with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP).
Perform other duties as assigned.