Certified Nursing Assistant I- Medical Surgical, Per Diem Variable

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant for Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC. The role performs basic patient care, assists with admissions, maintains patient environment, and supports the nursing team.

You must have a high school diploma, CNA certification, NC registration, and strong English communication. This position offers variable shifts and exposure to clinical settings, with emphasis on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Current NC registration with the NC Division of Facility Services.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Assists in admission of patients and orientation to unit.
• Responds to patient needs and reports concerns.
• Carries out delegated components of the nursing plan of care.
• Maintains patient safety and proper use of equipment.
• Keeps patient environment clean and stocked with supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing Assistant certification

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Facility Central Harnett Hospital Location Lillington, North Carolina Department 2 East Job Family Nursing Support Work Shift Variable (United States of America)

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
• 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

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.