Job Information
UNC Health Care Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Ortho - Part-Time/Nights in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Nursing Assistantis responsible forcoordinating and delivering patient careutilizingthe nursing process under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a hospital setting.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
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 promptlyreportsignificant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
Assistspatients 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 signs
Measurement of height and weight
Specimen collection
Skin preps/scrubs such aschlorohexidine (CHG) bathing
Catheter care
Capillary blood glucose checks
Simple wound care
Range-of-motion exercises
Draincare
Assistpatients with routine activities of daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing,feedingandassistingwith ambulation as outlined in plan ofcare
Maintains an effective clinical work environment includingbut not limited to cleaning the work area, changing linens,maintainingand monitoringsupply levels, andtransporting patients/specimens throughout hospital.
Ensures competency in all required skills and completes competency assessment annually per the documented competency checklist.Adheres to documented policies and processes as well as performing other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
Must havenursing assistant certification, such as Nurse Aide I registration as administered by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON) orequivalent
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: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Work Schedule: Night 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.