Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Ortho

UNC REX Healthcare; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nursing Assistant to join their team. In this vital role, you will coordinate and deliver patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, ensuring the highest standards of patient support. You'll assist with routine examinations, monitor vital signs, and provide essential care to patients during their hospital stay. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patients' lives while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and patient advocacy, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a nursing assistant certification recognized in North Carolina.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with routine examinations and procedures.
• Monitor and document patient information and vital signs.
• Provide care for daily living activities such as bathing and feeding.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nursing Assistant Certification

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 direction of a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE

• 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 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, monitoring supply levels, and transporting patients/specimens throughout the hospital.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

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

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.