About this Nurse Extern role at Cape Fear Valley Health
Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocation
Fayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment
Cape Fear AcademyJob Family
Nursing SupportWork 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
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
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 RegistryCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
