CNA I - Medical Surgical

Job Description

ECU Health

About The Outer Banks Hospital

The Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.

OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for handling administrative tasks and performs diverse duties for nursing department. Also provides specific basic nursing care to patients, under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Follows departmental guidelines for absences and tardiness. Is flexible with and participates collaboratively with unit self scheduling. Resolves staffing conflicts. Attends at least 75% of unit staff meetings, and mandatory unit or hospital based in-services.
Participates in elective education offerings. Is an active participant in unit and/or hospital based communities. Practices collaboratively with colleagues and others members of healthcare team. Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Greets and directs patients, visitors and staff in courteous manner.
Complies with allotted break and meal times. Shift reports and communications are timely, pertinent and accurate. Participates in temporary assignment measures of department.
Can order and obtain other supplies as needed by unit. Will proactively seek out knowledge of how to order and obtain. Orders and maintains supplies as needed for unit function smoothly. Know ordering process.
Can promptly and accurately order lab work, radiology procedures, cardiopulmonary, consults and dietary orders utilizing SMS system. Can promptly and accurately transcribe physician orders utilizing SMS systems, MAR and patient charts.
Accurately files diagnostic reports (lab, radiology, etc) in medical record. Reports are filed in a timely manner. Maintains unit logs and enters patient charges in timely and accurate manner. Accurately assembles new charts/chart packs as needed. Breaks down discharge/old charts accurately and in timely fashion. Responds quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
Is aware of standard of practice for profession or specialty and integrates such into daily practice. Maintains orderly and hazard free work area (secretary station, nursing stations, kitchen, lounge, storage areas, hallways). Follow established infection control/stand precautions policies and procedures. Can use phone system appropriately.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, successful completion of Nursing Assistant Course, current certification as CNAI in the state of North Carolina, current listing on the CNAI Registry with the Department of Facility Services.

Current American Heart Association BLS is required.

Knowledge of computer and other office equipment required. Ability to manage numerous projects and set priorities. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant.

Other Information

Location: ECU Health Outer Banks Hospital

Shift: PRN

Hours: Minimum of 0ne 12hr shift in a six week period.

Weekends: Yes

On-Call: Yes

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Brandon Peppers, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECH Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]