CNA - Inpatient Unit - Nights - Full Time

North Carolina Specialty Hospital; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across the age spectrum, from infants to geriatric. Under RN supervision, you will assist with daily living activities, help maintain a safe environment, and contribute to efficient care delivery.

This role requires a high school diploma with CNA certification, BLS, and at least one year in a hospital or ambulatory setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with CNA certification.
• CNA I certification required; CNA II preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an AHA or ARC accredited course.
• At least 1 year of previous hospital-based or ambulatory surgical center experience.
• Experience with medical records and computers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Perform clerical support and receptionist duties to enhance patient care.
• Work under pressure with patience, tact, and endurance.
• Assist physicians in procedures when needed.

Skills

Independent worker

Decision making

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma with CNA certification

CNA I certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

North Carolina Specialty Hospital (NCSH), is a private, physician-owned medical center that opened its doors in 1926. North Carolina Specialty Hospital's commitment to growth and continuous improvement has helped the hospital maintain a number of high rankings in both quality measures and patient satisfaction. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers surgical specialties in orthopedics, ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat as well as sports medicine, oral, plastic, podiatry, general surgery, interventional radiology, pain management, reconstructive surgery and more.

Why join North Carolina Specialty Hospital?

• Award Winning Hospital for Special Surgery
• 5 Star CMS rated facility for patient experience
• Positive Work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the registered nurse, the NA will assist patients across the age continuum (4 weeks to geriatric) with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care to patients and assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The NA must demonstrate the ability to provide clerical support and receptionist duties to enhance delivery of patient care. The NA must demonstrate the ability to work under pressure and in situations that demand patience, tact, stamina and endurance. The primary objective of this position is to assure the delivery of comprehensive, safe, effective, cost effective and appropriate nursing care for patients across the age continuum in accordance with established hospital policy, nursing practice standards. The NA must demonstrate the ability to assist physicians in procedures.

Skills & Abilities

• Able to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• Able to make sound reasonable decisions
• Highly organized
• Ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness; is receptive to change, and exhibits creativity and innovation.
• Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with consumers and staff.
• Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed
• Ability to be flexible and take on new responsibilities

Experience, Training & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent, with documented certification as a nursing assistant
• CNAI certification required; CNA II certification preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; certification must be through an AHA or ARC accredited course.
• At least one (1) year of previous experience in a hospital based or ambulatory surgical center
• Previous experience with medical records and computer skills preferred

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. North Carolina Specialty Hospital offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening and background check