Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Ortho

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Hendersonville is seeking a Clinical Nursing Assistant responsible for delivering patient care under the guidance of Registered Nurses in a hospital environment. The ideal candidate must possess nursing assistant certification and current BLS certification.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, documenting patient care, and supporting patients with daily living activities. This role is essential in maintaining a safe and effective clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must have nursing assistant certification, such as Nurse Aide I registration administered by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and health care providers with examinations and procedures.
• Observe and document patient information while providing care.
• Provide care/treatments to patients as outlined in the plan of care.

Skills

Nursing assistant certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care 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 of vital signs
• Measurement of height and weight
• Specimen collection
• Skin preps/scrubs such as chlorohexidine (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 plan of care
• Maintain an effective clinical work environment, including 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 competency assessments annually per the documented competency checklist, adhere to documented policies and processes, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have nursing assistant certification, such as Nurse Aide I registration administered by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.