Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical

Cape Fear Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,818,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Raeford, NC, seeks a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in Hoke Hospital's Medical-Surgical unit. You will assist with basic patient care, orient patients, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role requires a CNA certification, high school diploma or equivalent, and ability to work variable shifts. Strong guest relations and teamwork are valued as you contribute to patient comfort and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required and active in NC registry.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent guest relations and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic care and daily activities.
• Support admission orientation and patient needs.
• Maintain a clean, stocked patient unit and safety practices.
• Assist with nursing plan of care tasks as delegated.
• Participate in education and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Guest relations

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Education

CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Facility

Facility Hoke Hospital

Location

Raeford, North Carolina

Department

Medical Surgical

Job Family

Nursing Support

Work Shift

Variable (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.

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

Unit Description

Hoke Medical-Surgical is a 25 Bed Unit consisting of an all-Adult Care patient unit, working on a track schedule. Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant's, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists.

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

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

About Cape Fear Valley Health

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.