Nurse Extern

Facility Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Location Fayetteville, North Carolina Department Cape Fear Academy Job Family Nursing Support Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Summary Performs basic patient care. Observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Cleans, stocks and maintains supplies for the patient unit. Performs approved NA duties. Major Job Functions Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time: Assist in the admission of patients to the unit to include orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment Respond to patients needs with direct assistance by reporting patient need to the appropriate person Assist with implementation of nursing plan of care by carrying out delegated patient care tasks Assist in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and supplies Access to medication/supply room to retrieve patient care items for use as applicable per unit Maintain a well-stocked, clean patient environment Actively participate in cost containment and assist in accurate charging for patient services Participate in educational and Performance Improvement activities Demonstrate responsibility concerning customer satisfaction, patient throughput and hospital functional capacity May perform additional NA II clinical skills approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing after continuing education and/or competency validation Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job: Education and Formal Training: High school graduate or equivalent required Current registration with the NC Board of Nursing as Nursing Assistant I Successful completion of the first semester in an accredited school of nursing Work Experience: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Demonstrated competency in basic nursing practice and use of the nursing process Excellent guest relations skills Verbal and written skills required Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team Flexible in approach to work tasks and schedules Able to grasp new skills and techniques Has basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served. Has basic computer skills Physical Requirements: Much standing, walking, bending and lifting Visual and auditory acuity for observing patients May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material Required Licenses and Certifications CNA - NC Nursing Assistant Registry Equal Opportunity Employer Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fever Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fever Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fever Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fever Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fever region. #J-18808-Ljbffr