Certified Nursing Assistant - 4th floor LTACH, Full Time, Nights

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant II for the night shift. You will provide essential patient care, help with admissions, and support the nursing team in carrying out care plans.

You will maintain patient safety and a clean, stocked environment while assisting with basic procedures and competencies such as phlebotomy and EKG as trained. Join our team for patient-centered care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• North Carolina Nursing Assistant II certification required.
• Current Nursing Assistant II registration with NC Board of Nursing and CNA I with Division of Facility Services is required.
• Basic reading, writing and speaking of English required.
• Ability to use basic computer systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admission of patients to the unit and orient to unit routines.
• Respond to patient needs with direct assistance or by reporting to appropriate person.
• Assist with implementing nursing care plans through delegated tasks.
• Maintain patient safety and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Access medication and supply rooms to retrieve items for patient care.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked patient environment.
• Participate in cost containment and accurate charging for services.
• Engage in education and performance improvement activities.
• May perform phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, or waived lab testing per unit competency.

Skills

English proficiency

Guest relations

Verbal and written skills

Team supervision skills

Adaptability

Age-specific care knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant II certification

Current NC Nursing Assistant registration

Job description

FacilityHighsmith Rainey Specialty HospitalLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentFourth FloorJob FamilyNursing SupportWork ShiftNights (United States of America)SummaryPerform basic patient care. Observe and report abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Clean, stock and maintain supplies for the patient unit.Major Job FunctionsThe 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:Assist in admission of patients to the unit including orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipmentRespond to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient need to appropriate personAssist with implementation of nursing care plan by carrying out delegated patient care tasksAssist in maintaining patient safety including proper use of equipment and suppliesAccess to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use as applicable per unitMaintain well-stocked, clean patient environmentActively participate in cost containment and assist in accurate charging for patient servicesParticipate in educational and Performance Improvement activitiesPerform additional skills, which may include, but are not limited to, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, waived lab testing per unit competencyActively demonstrate responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:Education and Formal Training:High school diploma or equivalent requiredNursing Assistant II certification requiredCurrent Nursing Assistant II registration with North Carolina Board of Nursing required and Nursing Assistant I with the Division of Facility Services requiredWork Experience:Experience as Nursing Assistant I preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageExcellent guest relations skillsVerbal and written skills requiredAbility to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary teamFlexible approach to work tasks and schedulesAble to grasp new skills and techniquesHas basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients servedHas basic computer skillsPhysical Requirements:Ability to work variable shiftsAbility to turn and lift patientsMuch standing, walking, bending and liftingPossess visual and auditory acuity for observing patientsPosition involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, CNAII - Board Of Nursing, CNA - NC Nursing Assistant RegistryCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity