Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical Surgical Oncology

UNC REX Healthcare; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Nursing Assistant to coordinate and deliver patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, monitoring vital signs, and providing daily living support. The ideal candidate will have a nursing assistant certification and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have nursing assistant certification, such as Nurse Aide I registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with routine examinations and procedures.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with daily living activities.
• Maintain an effective clinical work environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Nursing Assistant is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.

• Observe, collect, and document patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.

• Assist patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge.

• Provide care/treatments to patients as outlined in the plan of care, including but not limited to:

• Monitoring vital signs

• Measurement of height and weight

• Specimen collection

• Skin preps/scrubs such as chlorhexidine (CHG) bathing

• Catheter care

• Capillary blood glucose checks

• Simple wound care

• Range-of-motion exercises

• Drain care

• Assist patients with routine activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with ambulation as outlined in the plan of care.

• Maintain an effective clinical work environment, including but not limited to cleaning the work area, changing linens, maintaining and monitoring supply levels, and transporting patients/specimens throughout the hospital.

• Ensure competency in all required skills and complete annual competency assessments per the documented checklist. Adhere to policies and perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Must have nursing assistant certification, such as Nurse Aide I registration as administered by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) or an equivalent certification.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.