Certified Nursing Assistant

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary: The Clinical Nursing Assistant is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting. Responsibilities: - Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations. - Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician. - Assists patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge. - Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to: o Monitoring of vital signs o Measurement of height and weight o Specimen collection o Skin preps/scrubs such as chlorohexidine (CHG) bathing o Catheter care o Capillary blood glucose checks o Simple wound care o Range-of-motion exercises o Drain care - Assist patients with routine activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation as outlined in plan of care - Maintains an effective clinical work environment including but not limited to cleaning the work area, changing linens, maintaining and monitoring supply levels, and transporting patients / specimens throughout hospital. QUALIFICATIONS Required - Must have nursing assistant certification, such as Nurse Aide I registration as administered by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) or equivalent - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 01.6360.2300 Job Details Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Orthopedics Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.