Certified Nursing Assistant II- Emergency Department, Full Time Nights

Cape Fear Valley Health; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant II to join Central Harnett Hospital's Emergency Department in Lillington, NC for night shifts. You will perform basic patient care, assist with admissions, and support the care team in maintaining safety and supplies.

Responsibilities include following the nursing care plan, assisting with indirect patient care tasks, and participating in educational and Performance Improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• Excellent guest relations skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills are 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

English language proficiency

Guest relations

Verbal and written communication

Ability to take supervision

Flexible approach to tasks

Ability to grasp new skills

Age-specific patient care knowledge

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant II certification

Nursing Assistant II registration with NC Board

Nursing Assistant I with the Division of Facility Services

Job description

Facility

Central Harnett Hospital

Location

Lillington, North Carolina

Department

Emergency Department

Job Family

Nursing Support

Work Shift

Nights (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

Major Job Functions

• 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

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