Certified Nursing Assistant I or Certified Nursing Assistant II - Medical Telemetry

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant I or II provides basic patient care in the 2 South Surgical unit at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. 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 may also involve maintaining four NAII skills per unit competency, if needed, and performing waived testing per unit competency.

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; the work involves substantial standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for observing patients.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
CNA certification listed with 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 through direct assistance when able or by 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.
Access the medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items 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.
Demonstrate responsibility for customer satisfaction, patient throughput, and hospital functional capacity by complying with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP).
Perform other duties as assigned.