Certified Nursing Assistant - 3 North A Medical, Full Time, Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•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 and orientation, responds to patient needs, and carries out delegated patient-care tasks as part of the nursing plan of care. The position is full-time on the day shift at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The CNA helps maintain patient safety and a clean, well-stocked care environment; may retrieve patient-care items from the medication/supply room; and participates in cost containment, accurate service charging, education, and performance improvement. The role also requires compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project and may include maintaining four NAII skills if needed, performing waived testing according to unit competency, and completing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Nursing Assistant certification.
Current registration with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services; required certification is CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry.
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.
Ability to perform substantial 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.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient admission, 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/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.
Demonstrate responsibility for customer satisfaction, patient throughput, and hospital functional capacity by complying with the Hospital Innovation Project.
Perform other duties as assigned.