Certified Nursing Assistant I- 2 West, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is hiring for a Nursing Assistant on the 2 West unit in Central Harnett Hospital, Lillington, NC. The role involves basic patient care, monitoring patient conditions, and maintaining a clean, stocked unit.

Ideal candidates hold a Nursing Assistant certification and NC registration, with strong English communication and teamwork skills. Shifts include nights, with opportunities to participate in education and quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Current registration with North Carolina Division of Facility Services.

Responsibilities

• Assists in admission of patients and orients to unit and routines.
• Responds to patient needs and reports to appropriate staff.
• Carries out delegated nursing care tasks per plan of care.
• Maintains patient safety and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Accesses medication/supply room for patient care items.
• Maintains a clean, well-stocked patient environment.
• Participates in cost containment and accurate charging for services.
• Engages in educational and Performance Improvement activities.
• Provides unit-based nursing support and other duties as assigned.

Skills

English language proficiency

Guest relations

Verbal and written communication

supervision acceptance

Flexible work approach

Able to learn new skills

Age-appropriate care knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification

Current NC Facility Services registration

Job description

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

2 West

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

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