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Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant I, Cardiac II

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeWilmington, NC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • Completion of an NAI program is required.
  • Listing with the nurse aide registry as an NA I is required.
  • Medication Safety - AME certification is required.
  • For Emergency Department and Behavioral Health units, completion of North Carolina state-approved curricula for restrictive interventions is required within three months of hire.
  • For Assisted Living facilities only, one year of experience working in long-term care or assisted living is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform personal care activities of daily living, including bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair care, nail care, modified bed making, dressing, and undressing.
  • Use appropriate body mechanics and techniques when assisting patients with turning and positioning, transfers, lifts, ambulation, and range-of-motion exercises.
  • Assist with patients’ nutritional needs by preparing them for meals, assisting with or feeding them, measuring and recording intake and output, and collaborating with the nurse regarding increased or restricted fluid needs.
  • Assist with patients’ elimination needs, including use of bedpans and urinals, bowel and bladder retraining, specimen collection and testing, perineal and catheter care, applying condom catheters, non-medicated enemas, emptying drainage devices, and measuring and recording output.
  • Follow safety measures, including use of side rails and call bells, mitts and restraints, Basic Life Support, automated external defibrillator, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anti-choking procedures, and infection-control practices. Use safety devices and proper body mechanics to avoid injury; clean and return equipment; maintain cleanliness in patient and utility areas; and keep hallways clear of equipment.
  • Perform special procedures, including obtaining and recording vital signs, pulse oximetry, finger-stick blood sugars, height and weight; applying heat or cold therapy; preventing and caring for decubitus ulcers; performing surgical skin preps and scrubs; cleaning dressing changes; applying and removing ace bandages, TEDs and binders, and EKG monitor leads; providing postmortem care; assisting with cough and deep-breathing techniques; and mobilizing patients as directed by the nurse.
  • Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer processes by gathering and labeling patient belongings, accompanying patients when indicated, orienting patients and families to facility features and policies, and transporting patients to other units, departments, or the discharge area as needed.
  • Notify the nurse of changes in a patient’s condition or behavior, treatment results, accidents, incidents, errors, and abnormal patient data values, including vital signs and blood glucose.
  • Restock routine supplies related to medication administration for the nurse and secure unattended medication storage devices in patient rooms; alert pharmacy or nursing personnel if unsecured medications are found.
  • Perform additional advanced tasks identified by Novant Health from the approved North Carolina Board of Nursing list and selected by the clinical department, after completing training and competency validation by a Novant Health registered nurse.
  • Perform Medical Unit Receptionist skills when assigned based on unit leadership decisions and unit needs.
  • In Assisted Living settings, suggest fall-prevention measures, monitor skin integrity, report changes in residents’ condition or behavior, accidents, incidents, and errors to the Charge Nurse or Manager, and obtain and document vital signs monthly.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • One year of relevant experience is preferred, except that one year is required for Assisted Living facilities in long-term care or assisted living experience.
  • Basic computer skills for documentation are preferred.

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1997

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