Certified Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department, Full Time, Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health•Beach, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant performs basic patient care in the Emergency Department, observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition, and cleans, stocks, and maintains patient-unit supplies. The role supports patient admissions and orientation, responds to patient needs, and carries out delegated tasks that help implement the nursing plan of care. The incumbent may also perform other duties, and specific functions may change from time to time. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, nursing assistant certification, and current registration with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services. No work experience is required. The employee must have BLS certification from the American Heart Association and be listed on the NC Nursing Assistant Registry.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Nursing Assistant certification.
Current registration with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
CNA listing on the NC Nursing Assistant Registry.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Excellent guest-relations skills and 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; frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to observe patients.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
Ability to work with 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 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.
Keep the patient environment clean and well stocked.
Participate in cost containment and help ensure 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.
Support customer satisfaction, patient throughput, and hospital functional capacity by complying with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP).
Perform other duties as assigned.