Certified Nursing Assistant

CLICK ON EASY APPLYCertified Nursing Assistant A Servant's Heart Medical Staffing is now offering 6 - 8 week assignments in selected areas of North Carolina! Looking for more Flexible Schedules? Team members have access to various shift and assignment options including full time 6-8 weeks assignment (24-40 hours monthly), part-time (48 hours monthly), and Per Diem/PRN (16 hours monthly)! Wide array of schedules are available to choose from, on different Locations: High Point , Thomasville, Jamestown and Winston Salem We match team members who desire a good work/life balance with healthcare facilities that are seeking qualified and dependable healthcare professionals during times that they require additional support staff to care for their patients. A Servants Heart Medical StaffingSummary Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of an RN/LPN. Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, equipment and supplies for specific procedures and provide manual assistance as required.
• Obtain and record patient data for medical records noting and informing RN/LPN of information collected.
• Administer treatment and personal care procedures to patients including, but not limited to, feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothing, cleaning bed-making, assisting with ambulation, enemas, skin care, and bowel and bladder elimination; provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
• Participate in teaching activities by reinforcing teaching instructed by RN and/or physician as needed.
• Assist physicians and nurses with physical examinations by helping position patients, changing non-sterile dressing and weighing patients.
• Note and report any changes in patient's condition to the RN or LPN.
• Take and record vital signs, record I&O, applies ice bags, administer douches and enemas.
• Turn and position patients, set up and feed patients as necessary, provide patients with fresh drinking water.
• Perform finger sticks for blood glucose testing with appropriate training.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transportation of patients.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Clean assigned area; stock and replenish supplies and equipment as required.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings. Supports the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education Completion Certified Nurse Aide education program approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing with a High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience A minimum of 6 months experience required Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Current Certified Nursing Assistant Certification from the DHSR, N.C. Health Care Personnel Registry. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.

• Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital

• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions

• Able to withstand prolonged standing and walking with the ability to move or lift at least 50 pounds

• Ability to understand English and follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff