Certified Nursing Assistant - 3 PST Stepdown, Full Time, Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care on the 3 PST Stepdown unit during night shifts. You will assist with admissions, orientation to unit routines, and patient care tasks as part of the care plan.

Qualifications include High School diploma or equivalent and current CNA certification; must communicate well in English, maintain patient safety, and work collaboratively with the care team.

Formación

• English language proficiency including reading, writing and speaking.
• Excellent guest relations and communication abilities.
• Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team and work in flexible schedules.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in admission of patients to the unit and orientation to routines.
• Respond to patient needs with direct assistance or by reporting to the appropriate person.
• Carry out delegated nursing care tasks as part of the plan of care.
• Maintain patient safety and the proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Access medication/supply room to retrieve items for patient care use.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Guest relations

Communication skills

Flexibility

Computer basics

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification

Descripción del empleo

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department 3 PST Stepdown Job Family Nursing Support Work Shift Nights (United States of America)

Summary

Performs basic patient care. Observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Cleans, stocks and maintains supplies for the patient unit.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Assists in the admission of patients to the unit to include orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment
• Responds to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient needs to the appropriate person
• Assists with implementation of nursing plan of care by carrying out delegated patient care tasks
• Assists in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and supplies
• Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use
• Maintains a well-stocked, clean patient environment
• Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services
• Participates in educational and Performance Improvement activities
• Maintains (if needed) 4 of NAII skills per unit competency
• Performs waived testing per unit competency
• Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

• Education and Formal Training: High school graduate or equivalent required Nursing Assistant certification required Current registration with North Carolina Division of Facility Services
• Work Experience: None
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language Excellent guest relations skills Verbal and written skills required Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team Flexible in approach to work tasks and schedules Able to grasp new skills and techniques Has basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served Has basic computer skills

Physical Requirements

Ability to work variable shifts Ability to turn and lift patients Much standing, walking, bending and lifting Possess visual and auditory acuity for observing patients Position involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material Must be able to lift 35 pounds

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association, CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About Cape Fear Valley Health

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.