CNA - Per Diem

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

The CNA works under the supervision of a Professional Registered Nurse to provide basic patient care activities that meet patients’ personal needs and comfort. Care is provided according to the CNA’s level of registration and agency policies and procedures, and may serve patients from newborn through geriatric age with life-limiting illness. The CNA also assists with clerical and stocking duties and performs other duties as assigned. The role requires a flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs, including possible weekends and holidays, rotating shifts, and availability at all three Care Centers. The CNA must work at least one 12-hour shift every four weeks, including one weekend shift quarterly and one holiday per year when shifts are available, and must be available for both 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. shifts. Overtime requires approval.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a CNA course.
Attend 12 hours of in-service training supervised by a Registered Nurse on a rolling 12-month basis.
No lapse of 24 consecutive months without providing aide services for compensation.
Current certification with the State Board of Nursing or current registration with the Department of Facilities Service in North Carolina.
Ability to demonstrate sufficient dexterity to take patient vital signs and measure intake and output.
Ability to speak clearly and communicate and read/write in English.
Ability to develop positive interactions with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Ability to assist patients with activities of daily living, including pushing, moving, lifting, positioning, bathing, and ambulating patients.
Ability to use proper body mechanics to lift at least 45 pounds.
Ability to drive an automobile.
Ability to follow detailed and diverse instructions and use long- and short-term memory.
Ability to visually assess patients and use sight for documentation and assisting patients with ambulation.
Ability to use hearing to take blood pressures and communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
Flexible availability to accommodate staffing needs, including weekends and holidays, rotating shifts, and availability at all three Care Centers.
Must work a minimum of one 12-hour shift every four weeks, including one weekend shift quarterly and one holiday per year when shifts are available.
Must be available to work both 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. shifts.
Overtime only as approved.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in hospice, home health, or oncology.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care under RN supervision to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort.
Follow the plan of care by participating in the IDT, demonstrating task competency, complying with infection-control requirements, and reporting changes in patient condition.
Complete clerical and stocking tasks that support department or agency safety and functioning.
Document and communicate required information according to agency policies and procedures.
Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
Maintain and adjust schedules to support team performance.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with team members.
Promote customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate Lower Cape Fear LifeCare’s mission, vision, and values.
Perform other duties as assigned.