Job Summary LOCATION: Rowan Medical Center SCHEDULE: Full time, Monday-Friday (4:30a-1p) **No weekends, no holidays, no call!** CNA I provides and documents assistance to patients with activities of daily living and maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. #JoinTeamAubergine #NovantHealth. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. Responsibilities • Uses appropriate body mechanics: Applies proper technique when assisting patients with turning and positioning, transfers (chair and stretcher), use of lifts, assistance with ambulation. • Assists with patient's nutritional needs: Obtains nourishment for the patient; measures and reports intake and output, collaborates with the nurse regarding patient's increased or restricted fluid needs. • Assists with patient's elimination needs: Bedpan/urinal, or ambulation to bathroom. • Adheres to safety measures: Side rails/call bells, mitts and restraints, Basic Life Support including AED, CPR, Anti-Choking (Heimlich Maneuver), infection control (handwashing, isolation technique, universal precautions). Utilizes safety devices and good body mechanics to avoid injury to patient or self. Cleans equipment according to policy and returns it to appropriate area and unit. Maintains cleanliness in patient room, utility room, medication room, and desk area. Keeps hallways clear of equipment. • Special procedures: Obtains and records vital signs - temperature (oral, axillary), pulse (radial, apical), respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry (O2 saturation), finger stick blood sugars, height and weight (stand-up scales/bed scales). Application of heat/cold therapy. Applies and removes ace bandages, TEDs and binders, and EKG monitor leads. Provides postmortem care. Assists patient with appropriate cough/deep breathing technique. Assist with patient mobilization as directed by nurse. Performs 12-head EKGs per facility protocol. • Notifies nurse of changes in patient's condition or behavior, results of treatments, accidents, incidents, and errors. • Additional Advanced Task as follows-IV Fluid-Assistive Activities-Assemble/flush tubing during set up, monitor flow rate, site care/dressing care, discontinue peripheral intravenous infusion/catheter. Oxygen therapy: room set up and monitor flow rate. • Teamwork: Develops and maintains positive relationships with team members/internal customers. Consistently demonstrates a willingness to adjust activities to accommodate the needs of team members/internal customers. Resolves conflicts independently, as appropriate. Accepts responsibility for actions and responds positively upon feedback from others. Qualifications Education Level Required/Preferred Description High School or GED Required Completion of NAI program Years of Experience Required/Preferred Description 1 year Preferred Licensure Listed with the nurse aide registry as an NA I Job Opening ID 82529