Certified Nursing Assistant I- Intensive Care Unit, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for the Intensive Care Unit in Lillington, NC. The role supports basic patient care, safety, and supplies management on the night shift.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, responding to patient needs, and participating in care plan implementation and performance improvement activities. CNA certification and NC registration are required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Excellent guest relations and communication skills.
• Able to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible in approach to tasks and schedules; quick to learn new skills.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admission of patients to unit and orientation.
• Respond to patient needs and report issues promptly.
• Carry out delegated nursing care tasks as part of the plan of care.
• Maintain patient safety and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Retrieve items from medication/supply room for patient care use.
• Keep patient environment clean and well-stocked.
• Contribute to cost containment and accurate charging for services.
• Participate in education and performance improvement activities.
• Support HIP compliance and unit competency requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Guest relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Supervision adaptability

Flexibility

Age-specific patient care

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant certification

Current NC NA Registry registration

Job description

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

Intensive Care Unit

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

• 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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