Nursing Assistant Unit Secretary / Orthopedic Unit / PRN / Night / 7p-7a

Summary of Performance Expectations

Provides care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span.

About the role

Required to work and function competently and independently in both NA and Unit Secretary role in order to meet annual evaluation performance expectations.

Responsibilities

• Works within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span.
• Provides care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span.

Requirements

• Education and Credentials: 17 years of age or older Basic computer application skills. BCLS certification. If the BLS is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), then AHA certification is due within three months of employment date. Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing) Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services. Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services and the NC Board of Nursing.
• Additional Requirements by Practice Area ED: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within six months of employment date Psychiatry: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology. Formal training in basic computer applications. Ability to type proficiently.

Skills

• Basic computer application skills.
• BCLS certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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About Catawba Valley Medical Center

Comprehensive, accessible healthcare services in the Catawba Valley. As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Comprehensive, Accessible Healthcare Services in the Catawba Valley

Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center High Level of Technical Care from Medical Experts Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available. One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.