Certified Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Surgery ICU, Full Time, Days

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Cardiac Surgery ICU

Job Family

Nursing Support

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Perform basic patient care. Observe and report abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Clean, stock and maintain 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:

Assist in admission of patients to the unit including orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment

Respond to needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient need to appropriate person

Assist with implementation of nursing care plan by carrying out delegated patient care tasks

Assist in maintaining patient safety including proper use of equipment and supplies

Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for patient care use as applicable per unit

Maintain well-stocked, clean patient environment

Actively participate in cost containment and assist in accurate charging for patient services

Participate in educational and Performance Improvement activities

Perform additional skills, which may include, but are not limited to, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG, waived lab testing per unit competency

Actively demonstrate responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity through compliance with the Hospital Innovation Project (HIP)

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Nursing Assistant II certification required

Current Nursing Assistant II registration with North Carolina Board of Nursing required and Nursing Assistant I with the Division of Facility Services required

Work Experience :

Experience as Nursing Assistant I preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language

Excellent guest relations skills

Verbal and written skills required

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

Physical Requirements :

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

Required Licenses and Certifications

CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity