NAI/NAII

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.; Rockingham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc. is seeking a CNA (Patient Care Technician) for the Outpatient Department to assist with preparing patients for procedures, transport within the hospital, and discharge support.

The role requires completion of NC CNA II, current CNA I/II listings, a high school diploma, and clerical cross-training. The position emphasizes safety, accurate documentation, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or its equivalent.
• Successful completion of North Carolina Board of Nursing certified Nurse Aide II program.
• Current Nursing Assistant II listing with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current Nursing Assistant I listing with NC Division of Facilities Services Registry
• Successful completion of a formal cross training program regarding clerical duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety and security following HIPAA guidelines.
• Preserve culture of safety and comply with infection control policies.
• Proficient in computer skills to carry out all secretarial duties and documentation of patient care.
• Able to complete all nursing assistant skills according to the NC Board of Nursing.

Skills

Communication

Safety oriented

Infection control

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Aide II certification (NC)

CNA II listing NC Board of Nursing

CNA I listing NC Division of Facilities Services Registry

Clerical cross-training

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

Overview

FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system located in central North Carolina. Comprised of four hospitals with more than 600 beds, the system also offers leading-edge heart care in the Reid Heart Center, the area’s only dedicated heart and vascular center. Our growing health system has more than 6,200 employees serving in more than 75 locations throughout a 15-county service area. In addition, FirstHealth has received numerous accolades for its patient care and outcomes, including recognitions from Healthgrades, U.S. News & World Report, and Becker's Healthcare.

CNA (Patient Care Technician) In Outpatient Department

Assists with getting patients ready for surgery and procedures. Transporting patients throughout the hospital and assisting with discharging patients/assisting with helping them get in and out of the car or mode of transportation. Demonstrates clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. Able to perform several tasks in an organized manner. Maintains clinical competency appropriate to the services provided, needs of age groups served, and scope of practice.

Position Specific Competencies

In addition to the following essential competencies, other competencies may be required to meet changing organizational needs.

• Uses appropriate problem-solving approach to perform assigned duties.
• Provides services with consideration of the physical, psychosocial, cultural/spiritual, and age-specific needs of those served. Completes assigned patient care as directed by the professional nurse.

• Uses equipment/supplies correctly.
• Uses appropriate safety and infection control measures.
• Teaches and informs others in an appropriate manner within the scope of practice.
• Reports and records information correctly. Including any change in patient condition or abnormal findings and notify the professional nurse in a timely manner.

• Maintain annual unit specific mandatory competencies prior to expiration.
• Attends and completes required meetings, inservices and competency validation activities.

Responsibilities

CNA (Patient Care Technician) Responsibilities

• Maintain patient safety and security following HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) guidelines.
• Preserve culture of safety utilizing safety at all times. Comply with safety and infection control policies, procedures, and recommended practices.
• Proficient in computer skills to carry out all secretarial duties as well as documentation of patient care.
• Able to complete all nursing assistant skills according to the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Completion of high school or its equivalent.
• Successful completion of North Carolina Board of Nursing certified Nurse Aide II program.
• Current Nursing Assistant II listing with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Current Nursing Assistant I listing with NC Division of Facilities Services Registry
• Successful completion of a formal cross training program regarding clerical duties.

Certification Experience

Department- specific certification requirements must be achieved with the first year of employment.

• Certifications required: Certifications Recommended:

BLS, NCI – Maintain certifications prior to renewal date.