Nursing Assistant Unit Secretary / Orthopedic Unit / Full-Time / 7a-7p

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 30 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Catawba Valley Medical Center is hiring a Nurse Aide who will provide patient care within the scope of practice and center policies, appropriate to the patient’s age and development. The role supports both NA and Unit Secretary duties, aiming to meet yearly performance expectations.

Required are CNA certifications (NA I/II), BCLS, basic computer skills, and the ability to obtain any missing certifications within set timeframes. No prior experience is necessary; on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• 17 years of age or older.
• Basic computer skills required.
• BCLS certification; if not from AHA, certification due within 3 months.
• NA1 or NA2 (NA2 must maintain NA1 listing).
• Nurse Aide I: listed with NC Nurse Aide Registry.
• Nurse Aide II: listed with NC Nurse Aide Registry and NC Board of Nursing.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within specified timeframes for ED and Psychiatry.
• Preferred: knowledge of medical terminology; ability to type proficiently.
• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsabilités

• Provides care within scope of practice and hospital policies, appropriate to patient age group.
• Work and function competently and independently in both NA and Unit Secretary roles.
• Meet annual evaluation performance expectations.

Connaissances

Basic computer skills

BCLS certification

Typing proficiency

Medical terminology knowledge

Formation

Nurse Aide I

Nurse Aide II

Description du poste

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Performance Expectations.

Provides care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span. Required to work and function competently and independently in both NA and Unit Secretary role in order to meet annual evaluation performance expectations.

Required:

Education and Credentials:

• 17 years of age or older
• Basic computer application skills.
• BCLS certification. If the BLS is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), then AHA certification is due within three months of employment date.
• Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing)

Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services.

Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services and the NC Board of Nursing.

Additional Requirements by Practice Area

• ED: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within six months of employment date
• Psychiatry: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.

Preferred:

Knowledge of medical terminology. Formal training in basic computer applications. Ability to type proficiently.

Required:

Work Experience:

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

ABOUT US

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance:

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.