About The Role

Summary

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 needs of patients with direct assistance when able or by reporting patient needs to the appropriate person
Assists with implementation of nursing plan of care 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
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
Maintains (if needed) 4 of NAII skills per unit competency
Performs waived 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

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
Nursing Assistant certification required
Current registration with North Carolina Division of Facility Services

Unit Description

4 South is a 35 Bed Stroke Medical-Surgical Unit consisting of a Geriatric and adult patient unit, working on a track schedule.
Our Care team consists of Registered Nurses, a Clinical Educator, Nursing Assistant's, Unit Secretary, Resource Nurses, Case Managers, Physical Therapists, Dieticians and Occupational and Speech Therapists.

Work Experience

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Excellent guest relations skills
Verbal and written skills required
Ability to read English
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

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

Required Licenses and Certifications

BLS - American Heart Association, CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity