Certified Nursing Assistant I or Certified Nursing Assistant II - Intensive Care Unit

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our patient care team. You will support admissions, assist with basic care, and help implement the nursing plan of care.

This role requires CNA certification and BLS, with emphasis on safety, communication, and efficient patient throughput in a bustling hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Current registration with North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admitting patients and orienting to unit and equipment.
• Respond to patient needs with direct assistance or by reporting.
• Carry out delegated tasks to support the nursing plan of care.
• Maintain patient safety and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Keep the patient environment clean and well-stocked.
• Contribute to cost containment and accurate charging for services.
• Participate in educational and quality improvement activities.
• Perform waived testing per unit competency.
• Support Hospital Innovation Project and patient throughput.

Skills

Guest relations

Communication skills

English reading

Supervision adaptability

Flexibility

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant certification

NC CNA/Facility Services registration

Job description

Summary

Performs basic patient care. Observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Cleans, stocks and maintains supplies for the patient unit.

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

7 VP

Job Family

Nursing Support

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

• Excellent guest relations skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Ability to read English
• 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

Required Licenses And Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association, CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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