Certified Nursing Assistant I- Emergency Department, Per Diem Variable

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in the Emergency Department. The role involves assisting with admissions, patient safety, and routine nursing tasks, while reporting changes in patient condition to the team.

The position requires a Nursing Assistant certification and NC Registry registration, with ability to work variable shifts and lift capabilities. This is a patient-focused, hospital-based role inside the Emergency Department.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Excellent guest relations skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admission to the unit and orient patients to the unit and routine.
• Respond to patient needs and report changes in condition.
• Assist with implementing the nursing plan of care and delegated tasks.
• Maintain patient safety and assist with equipment and supplies.
• Access medication/supply rooms and retrieve items as needed.
• Keep patient environment clean and well-stocked.
• Support in cost containment and accurate charging for services.
• Participate in HIP and Performance Improvement activities.
• Perform waived testing per unit competency.

Skills

English proficiency

Guest relations

Verbal and written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant Certification

NC Nursing Assistant Registry registration

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

FacilityBetsy Johnson HospitalLocationDunn, North CarolinaDepartmentEmergency DepartmentJob FamilyNursing SupportWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryPerforms 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 AbilitiesMajor Job FunctionsThe 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 equipmentResponds to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient needs to the appropriate personAssists with implementation of nursing plan of care by carrying out delegated patient care tasksAssists in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and suppliesAccess to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care useMaintains a well-stocked, clean patient environmentActively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient servicesParticipates in educational and Performance Improvement activitiesMaintains (if needed) 4 of NAII skills per unit competencyPerforms waived testing per unit competencyActively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe 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 requiredNursing Assistant certification requiredCurrent registration with North Carolina Division of Facility ServicesWork Experience:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageExcellent guest relations skillsVerbal and written skills requiredAbility to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary teamFlexible in approach to work tasks and schedulesAble to grasp new skills and techniquesHas basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients servedHas basic computer skillsPhysical Requirements:Ability to work variable shiftsAbility to turn and lift patientsMuch standing, walking, bending and liftingPossess visual and auditory acuity for observing patientsPosition involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, CNA - NC Nursing Assistant RegistryCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity