Certified Nursing Assistant I - Medical Surgical, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Harnett Hospital, part of Cape Fear Valley Health, in Lillington, NC, seeks a Nursing Assistant for the 2 East unit. The role involves basic patient care, observation and reporting changes in condition, and maintaining supplies, with a focus on patient safety and comfort.

The position requires a CNA certification, NC registration, and strong English communication. Nights shift, BLS certification preferred, and hospital experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Excellent guest relations skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to take direction from a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible in approach to tasks and schedules.
• Ability to grasp new skills and techniques.
• Awareness of age-specific considerations for patients.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admitting patients to the unit and orient them to the unit and hospital routines.
• Respond to patient needs with direct help or by reporting to appropriate staff.
• Assist with implementing nursing care plans and carry out delegated tasks.
• Maintain patient safety through proper equipment and supplies use.
• Access medication and supply room for patient care items.
• Maintain a clean, well-stocked patient environment.
• Support cost containment and accurate charging for services.
• Participate in education and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain basic NAII skills per unit competency if needed.
• Perform waived testing per unit competency.
• Support hospital initiatives and patient throughput and satisfaction.

Skills

English proficiency

Guest relations

Verbal & written skills

Team supervision

Flexible schedule

Quick learning

Age-specific care knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

NC Nursing Assistant Registry registration

Job description

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

2 East

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