Nurse Extern

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Cape Fear Academy

Job Family

Nursing Support

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Performs basic patient care. Observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Cleans, stocks and maintains supplies for the patient unit. Performs approved NA duties.

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 the admission of patients to the unit to include orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment

Respond to patients needs with direct assistance by reporting patient need to the appropriate person

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

Assist in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and supplies

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

Maintain a 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

Demonstrate responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity

M ay perform additional NA II clinical skills approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing after continuing education and/or competency validation

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 graduate or equivalent required

Current registration with the NC Board of Nursing as Nursing Assistant I

Successful completion of the first semester in an accredited school of nursing

Work Experience :

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Demonstrated competency in basic nursing practice and use of the nursing process

Excellent guest relations skills

Verbal and written skills required

Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team

Flexible in 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 :

Much standing, walking, bending and lifting

Visual and auditory acuity for observing patients

May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

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