Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Raeford (NC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Raeford, NC, seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide basic patient care on the Hoke Medical-Surgical unit. You will assist with admissions, respond to patient needs, and support the nursing care plan while maintaining a clean, stocked patient environment.

Requires a Nursing Assistant certification and a high school diploma. The role includes variable shifts, patient safety responsibilities, and participation in quality improvement activities within the unit.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant certification required.
• Excellent guest relations and communication skills.
• Ability to read English and follow directions.
• Flexible in approach to work tasks and schedules.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists in admission and orientation of patients to the unit.
• Responds to patient needs with direct assistance or by reporting to appropriate staff.
• Carries out delegated tasks from nursing plan of care.
• Maintains patient safety and proper use of equipment.
• Stocks and maintains supplies; access to medication/supply room.
• Participates in cost containment and performance improvement activities.
• Performs waived testing per unit competency.

Skills

Guest relations

Verbal and written communication

Reading English

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Patient handling

Education

Nursing Assistant certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

FacilityHoke HospitalLocationRaeford, North CarolinaDepartmentMedical SurgicalJob FamilyNursing SupportWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)SummaryPerforms basic patient care. Observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Cleans, stocks and maintains supplies for the patient unit.Major Job FunctionsThe 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:Assists in the admission of patients to the unit to include orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipmentResponds to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient needs to the appropriate personAssists with implementation of nursing plan of care by carrying out delegated patient care tasksAssists in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and suppliesAccess to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care useMaintains a well-stocked, clean patient environmentActively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient servicesParticipates in educational and Performance Improvement activitiesMaintains (if needed) 4 of NAII skills per unit competencyPerforms waived testing per unit competencyActively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)Other duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsThe 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 requiredNursing Assistant certification requiredCurrent registration with North Carolina Division of Facility ServicesUnit 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:NoneKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Excellent guest relations skillsVerbal and written skills requiredAbility to read EnglishAbility to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary teamFlexible in approach to work tasks and schedulesAble to grasp new skills and techniquesHas basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients servedHas basic computer skillsPhysical Requirements:Ability to work variable shiftsAbility to turn and lift patientsMuch standing, walking, bending and liftingPossess visual and auditory acuity for observing patientsPosition involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious materialRequired Licenses and CertificationsBLS - American Heart Association, CNA - NC Nursing Assistant RegistryCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity