Certified Nursing Assistant I - 2 West, Full Time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health System; Nebraska; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patients at Central Harnett Hospital, Lillington, NC. You will assist with admissions, orientation, basic care, and maintaining a safe, stocked unit environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, English communication, and adherence to hospital procedures, with opportunities to participate in improvement activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Current NC facility services registration.

Responsibilities

• Assists admission of patients and orients to unit and equipment.
• Responds to patient needs with direct assistance or reports needs.
• Carries out delegated patient care tasks per nursing plan.
• Maintains safe environment and proper use of equipment.
• Accesses supply room to retrieve items for patient care.
• Supports cost containment and accurate charging for services.
• Participates in educational and performance improvement activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Reading & writing

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

2 West

Job Family

Nursing Support

Work Shift

Variable (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

• 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