Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

UNC Health Care
Hendersonville, NC, United States
Full-time

DescriptionJOB SUMMARYThe 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.

Reporting and accountable to the Float Team leader, this role will float between the Progressive Care ( Stepdown ), Medical / Surgical ( Med / Surg), Orthopaedic, Intensive Care (ICU) and Emergency Department (ER) units as directed by the house supervisor based on daily needs within the hospital.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPEAssist 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 : Monitoring of vital signsMeasurement of height and weightSpecimen collectionSkin preps / scrubs such aschlorohexidine (CHG) bathingCatheter careCapillary blood glucose checksSimple wound careRange-of-motion exercisesDrain careAssist patients with routine activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation as outlined in plan of careMaintains 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.

QUALIFICATIONSRequiredMust have nursing assistant certification, such as Nurse Aide I registration as administered by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) or equivalentFive (5) years of experience working in a clinical role in a hospital settingCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationPreferredThree (3) years of experience working in nursing assistant role in a hospital setting.

Nursing Aide II registration as administered by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) or equivalentQualified 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.

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