Certified Nursing Assistant - LTACH Stepdown, Full Time, Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs basic patient care. Observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Cleans, stocks and maintains supplies for the patient unit. Major Job Functions The 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: Assists in the admission of patients to the unit to include orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment Responds to the needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient need to the appropriate person Assists with implementation of nursing care plan by carrying out delegated patient care tasks Assists in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and supplies Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use as applicable per unit Maintains a well-stocked, clean patient environment Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services Participates in educational and Performance Improvement activities Performs additional skills, which may include, but are not limited to, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, waived lab testing per unit competency. Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP) Other duties as assigned

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent required
Nursing Assistant certification required
Current registration with North Carolina Board of Nursing as Nursing Assistant II and with the Division of Facility Services as Nursing Assistant I
Excellent guest relations skills
Verbal and written skills required
Ability to read English
Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team
Flexible approach to work tasks and schedules
Able to grasp new skills and techniques
Has basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served
Has basic computer skills
Ability to work variable shifts
Ability to turn and lift patients
Much standing, walking, bending and lifting
Possess visual and auditory acuity for observing patients
Position involves exposure to blood and body secretions and may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Must be able to lift 35 pounds
BLS - American Heart Association
CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry

Nice To Haves

Experience as Nursing Assistant I preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in the admission of patients to the unit to include orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment
Responds to the needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient need to the appropriate person
Assists with implementation of nursing care plan by carrying out delegated patient care tasks
Assists in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and supplies
Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use as applicable per unit
Maintains a well-stocked, clean patient environment
Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services
Participates in educational and Performance Improvement activities
Performs additional skills, which may include, but are not limited to, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, waived lab testing per unit competency.
Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)
Other duties as assigned