Certified Nursing Assistant - LTACH Stepdown, Full Time, Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant 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, safety, nursing care plans, and the efficient operation of the unit at Highsmith Rainey Specialty Hospital.

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; the role involves considerable standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to observe 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.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
CNA certification through the NC Nursing Assistant Registry.

Responsibilities

Assist with admitting patients to the unit, including orienting them to the unit, hospital routine, 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 assist with accurate charging for patient services.
Participate in educational and Performance Improvement activities.
Maintain, if needed, four NAII skills per unit competency.
Perform waived testing according to unit competency.
Demonstrate responsibility for customer satisfaction, patient throughput, and hospital functional capacity by complying with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP).
Perform other duties as assigned.