Certified Nursing Assistant II- Emergency Department, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant II to support the Emergency Department in Dunn, North Carolina. The role involves basic patient care, observation, and coordination with the care team to ensure a safe and clean patient environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with admissions, following care plans, and participating in quality improvement activities. Candidates should have a CNA II certification and NC registration, with strong English and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have Nursing Assistant II certification and active NC registration.
• English proficiency and basic computer skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care and observe/ report changes in patient condition.
• Assist admission of patients and orient to unit and routines.
• Maintain a clean, stocked patient environment and assist with care tasks.
• Contribute to cost containment and accurate charging for services.
• Participate in education and improvement activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant II certification

Current Nursing Assistant II registration with NC Board of Nursing

Job description

Facility Betsy Johnson Hospital Location Dunn, North Carolina Department Emergency Department

Work Shift Days (United States of America)

Summary

Perform basic patient care. Observe and report abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Clean, stock and maintain supplies for the patient unit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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:

• Assist in admission of patients to the unit including orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment
• Respond to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient need to appropriate person
• Assist with implementation of nursing care plan by carrying out delegated patient care tasks
• Assist in maintaining patient safety including proper use of equipment and supplies
• Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use as applicable per unit
• Maintain well-stocked, clean patient environment
• Actively participate in cost containment and assist in accurate charging for patient services
• Participate in educational and Performance Improvement activities
• Perform additional skills, which may include, but are not limited to, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, waived lab testing per unit competency
• Actively demonstrate 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 diploma or equivalent required
• Nursing Assistant II certification required
• Current Nursing Assistant II registration with North Carolina Board of Nursing required and Nursing Assistant I with the Division of Facility Services required

Work Experience

Experience as Nursing Assistant I preferred

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 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
• CNAII - Board Of Nursing
• 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.