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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac ICU
Job Description
What You'll Need:
High School Diploma or GED Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course BLS certificationKey Responsibilities:
Patient Care:
Provide direct patient care, maintain a safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living.Communication:
Relay messages, answer phones, and maintain records.Patient Information & Documentation:
Record vital signs, fluid intake/output, and patient data. Collect specimens.Patient Dietary Assistance :
Prepare, assist, and document patient meals.Patient Transfer/Discharge :
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Provide patient mobility support.Patient Environment :
Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies and equipment, and inspect patient charts.Patient Records:
Update, assemble, and maintain patient charts. Assist with record requests.Call Lights:
Respond to call lights promptly.Phone Etiquette :
Answer phones professionally and direct physician calls to nurses.Customer Focus:
Provide excellent customer service, greet visitors, and assist with patient needs.Supplies & Equipment :
Assess unit supply needs, maintain inventory, and deliver requisitions and specimens.Teamwork & Support:
Assist with patient care procedures, orientation, and unit coordination.Meetings & Updates:
Attend unit meetings and continuing education programs.Professionalism :
Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to department rules and standards.Other Duties :
Perform assigned tasks as directed by management.Benefits
- Professional Development
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$36,363 / year median in North Carolina
+4% projected growth