Certified Nursing Assistant - Pediatric Emergency Department, Full Time, Days

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Nursing Assistant II to support the Pediatric Emergency Department. You will assist with patient admission, provide direct care, and help implement nursing plans under supervision.

The role requires CNA II certification, NC registration, and strong English communication. You will help maintain a safe, clean environment and may perform select clinical skills as competency allows.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant II certification required.
• Current Nursing Assistant II registration with NC Board of Nursing required and Nursing Assistant I with the Division of Facility Services required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in admission of patients to the unit, including orientation to the unit and hospital routine.
• Respond to patient needs with direct assistance or by reporting to the appropriate person.
• Assist with implementation of nursing care plan by carrying out delegated tasks.
• Maintain patient safety and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Maintain well-stocked, clean patient environment and participate in HIP activities.
• Possibly perform phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG, and waived lab testing per unit competency.
• Participate in cost containment and accurate charging for services.

Skills

English proficiency

Guest relations

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Basic patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant II certification

Current CNA II registration – NC Board of Nursing

Nursing Assistant I – Division of Facility Services

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

FacilityCape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocationFayetteville, North CarolinaDepartmentPediatric Emergency DepartmentJob FamilyNursing SupportWork ShiftDays (United States of America)SummaryPerform basic patient care. Observe and report abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Clean, stock and maintain 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:Assist in admission of patients to the unit including orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipmentRespond to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient need to appropriate personAssist with implementation of nursing care plan by carrying out delegated patient care tasksAssist in maintaining patient safety including proper use of equipment and suppliesAccess to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use as applicable per unitMaintain well-stocked, clean patient environmentActively participate in cost containment and assist in accurate charging for patient servicesParticipate in educational and Performance Improvement activitiesPerform additional skills, which may include, but are not limited to, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, waived lab testing per unit competencyActively demonstrate 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 diploma or equivalent requiredNursing Assistant II certification requiredCurrent Nursing Assistant II registration with North Carolina Board of Nursing required and Nursing Assistant I with the Division of Facility Services requiredWork Experience:Experience as Nursing Assistant I preferredKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English languageExcellent guest relations skillsVerbal and written skills requiredAbility to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary teamFlexible 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 materialMust be able to lift 35 poundsRequired 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