Emergency Services Technician (CNA) - PRN

About the role

Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ED Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

About our team

Join our team in a dynamic 17-bed Emergency Department (ED) with a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume of approximately 74 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Requirements

• Current listing as EMT or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduated from an approved EMT Paramedic or EMT Intermediate program preferred.
• Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About Haywood Regional Medical Center

Haywood Regional Medical Center is licensed for 154 beds and offers a comprehensive array of services and 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. We also offer a 54,000 square foot Health and Fitness Center including personal training, indoor pool, massage therapy, and nursery. Clyde is centrally located to all that Western North Carolina has to offer. With our classic Southern charm, we offer a relaxing getaway lifestyle with impressive views of the Smokies and classic Appalachian culture. We are also just a short drive away from Maggie Valley, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.