Part-time Certified Nursing Assistant I - Cardiac I

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Novant Health is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the Cardiac Telemetry unit at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. This part-time night position focuses on delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the care team in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities include personal care, vital signs, mobility assistance, and patient discharge support, with emphasis on safety and infection control.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Basic computer skills are needed for documentation.
• Experience in assisted living facilities is preferred but not required.

Aufgaben

• Performs personal care activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming) and helps with nutrition and hydration.
• Obtains and records vital signs and monitors patient status.
• Assists with transfers, mobility, and positioning using proper body mechanics.
• Supports admission, discharge, and transfer processes and helps label belongings.
• Maintains cleanliness and restocks supplies in patient care areas; follows safety protocols.

Kenntnisse

Basic computer skills

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

What We Offer

Welcome to Cardiac Telemetry! Part-time Nights – Make a Difference with a Team That Feels Like Home Looking for a night shift where you’re more than just a number? Our Cardiac Telemetry is known for its compassionate leadership, low turnover, and strong sense of camaraderie. We care for patients with a wide range of acute medical needs, giving you the chance to grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment. With leaders who are present and deeply invested in your success, this is a night shift that offers stability, impact, and community.

Schedule: 7pm - 7am, Night Shift, Part-time Department: Cardiac Telemetry Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center - NH NHRMC

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

Why become a Certified Nursing Assistant at Novant Health? Tuition Reimbursement Programs to assist you in your career growth!

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

What You'll Do

Essential Functions Performs personal care (activities of daily living): Bathing (assist, bed, bath, tub bath, shower, sits), mouth care, skin care, hair care, nail care, bed making (modified), dressing and undressing. Uses appropriate body mechanics: Applies proper technique when assisting patients with turning and positioning, transfers (chair and stretcher), use of lifts, assistance with ambulation, and range of motion exercises. Assists with patient's nutritional needs: Prepares patients for meal time, assists and/or feeds patients, measures and records intake and output, collaborates with the nurse regarding patient's increased or restricted fluid needs. Assists with patient's elimination needs: Bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder retraining, collect/test specimens, perineal/catheter care, applies condom caths, enemas (non-medicated), empties drainage devices from body cavities/wounds, and measures and records output. Adheres to safety measures: Side rails/call bells, mitts and restraints, Basic Life Support including AED, CPR, Anti-Choking (Heimlich Maneuver), infection control (handwashing, isolation technique, universal precautions). Utilizes safety devices and good body mechanics to avoid injury to patient or self. Cleans equipment according to policy and returns it to appropriate area and unit. Maintains cleanliness in patient room, utility room, medication room, and desk area. Keeps hallways clear of equipment. Special procedures: Obtains and records vital signs - temperature (oral, rectal, axillary), pulse (radial, apical), respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry (O2 saturation), finger stick blood sugars, height and weight (stand‑up scales/bed scales). Application of heat/cold therapy. Prevention and care for decubitus ulcers. Performs surgical skin preops and scrubs. Cleans dressing changes. Applies and removes ace bandages, TEDs and binders, and EKG monitor leads. Provides postmortem care. Assists patient with appropriate cough/deep breathing technique. Assist with patient mobilization as directed by nurse. Assists in admission, discharge, and transfer process: Assumes responsibility for gathering and labeling patient belongings for transfer or discharge and accompanies patient when indicated. Orients patient/family in use of call bell, lights, phone, emergency call bell, television, and information packet, including hospital policies. Transports patients to other units/departments or to discharge area as needed. Notifies nurse of changes in patient's condition or behavior, results of treatments, accidents, incidents, errors, and all abnormal values of patient data (such as vital signs and blood glucose). Restocks routine medication administration related supplies for nurse and may have access to non-controlled patient medications; is required to ensure unattended storage device within a patient’s room is secure and locked at all times to prevent unauthorized access; is required to alert pharmacy or nursing personnel if unsecured medications are found. Performs additional advanced tasks (known as CNA I Plus 4) as identified by Novant Health from the approved list from the North Carolina Board of Nursing and as selected by clinical department. Must complete training and competency validation by NH registered nurse prior to performing skill. Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers. Consistently demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members/internal customers. Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate. Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others. Medical Unit Receptionist (MUR): Duties may be assigned as determined by unit leaders and unit needs. If needed in this role, the CNA must be able to perform the MUR skills as indicated in the MUR job description. Assisted Living Only: Offers suggestions for fall prevention and monitors skin integrity and reports to Charge Nurse or Manager any changes. Obtains and documents vital signs monthly. Notifies Charge Nurse or Manager of changes in resident’s condition or behavior, accidents, incidents, and errors.

Non-Essential Functions All other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Experience:
  • One year preferred.
  • One year Assisted Living facilities only: experience working in long-term care or assisted living, required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Completion of NAI program, required.
  • Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I, required.
  • Medication Safety - AME, required.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Basic computer skills for documentation.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

193193