IDD Certified Nursing Assistant II, Tar River

RHA Health Services, LLC•Tar River, NC

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About The Position

RHA Health Services is hiring an IDD Certified Nursing Assistant II to directly assist nursing staff within the scope of practice approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. This role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential homes and/or vocational centers at a single business location by providing prescribed medical treatment, personal care, and services. The work can be difficult and requires dependability, compassion, and teamwork. The position also performs unit-clerk duties, including maintaining accurate care records and supporting nursing and administrative operations. The CNA works with nurses and administration to help keep people supported safe and healthy, and helps coordinate appointments, supplies, pharmacy orders, and related office tasks. The role requires regular lifting of 20 pounds, the ability to lift at least 40 pounds and pull at least 25 pounds, and the ability to perform physical tasks including squatting, kneeling, crawling, crouching, climbing, stooping, standing, and walking. CPR proficiency from floor level is required. The position is listed as regular, with a rate of pay of $20.00 per hour.

Requirements

Completion of an approved CNA II training program.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and personal vehicle insurance coverage.
Maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications as appropriate.
CPR and first aid are conditions of employment.
Demonstrated proficiency in CPR from floor level, including the ability to work on hands and knees, bend, stand, and lift.
Ability to regularly lift 20 pounds, lift at least 40 pounds, and pull at least 25 pounds.
Ability to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, stoop, stand, and walk regularly.
Ability to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision; ability to talk and hear.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with state laws is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Report changes in the condition of people supported to the nurse immediately.
Work with nurses and administration to help keep people supported safe and healthy.
Record entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, and other records accurately and promptly.
Measure vital signs and notify the nurse of changes.
Assist people supported with dressing, hygiene, and toileting.
Administer medications and gastrostomy-tube medications and feedings as ordered by physicians and delegated by licensed nurses.
Monitor oxygen administration and report findings to licensed nurses.
Check and monitor oxygen saturation levels as recommended by licensed nurses and/or physicians.
Perform colostomy care.
Protect confidentiality of care information and provide nursing care in privacy.
Fax orders to pharmacies and completed lab work to appropriate doctors; assist with ordering over-the-counter stock and supplies, scheduling appointments, and other office and filing duties.
Participate in and receive nursing reports at the start of duty.
Assist with transporting people supported to and from appointments, activities, social programs, and out-of-center appointments as necessary.
Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting people supported into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, and lifts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance for eligible full-time employees.
403(b) retirement program.
Paid time off, up to 26 days for full-time employees.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Wellness reimbursement benefit.
Discounted premiums for participation in the wellness initiative.
Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.
Training and opportunities for advancement into supervisory and other roles.
Payactiv early access to earned wages before payday.
Employee perks and discount program.
401(k) retirement savings program.
Physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing programs.
Chronic disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes for qualifying employees.