CNA I or CNA II - West

Rural Health Group, a multi-location Community Health Center in northeastern North Carolina, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA I or CNA II) for a full time position at our outpatient primary care clinics located on the "west side" of our service area.
The clinics in this region include: • Lake Gaston (Littleton) • Twin County (Hollister) • Norlina • Henderson • Stovall You will have the opportunity to indicate which location(s) you are interested in on the application.
Hours will generally be Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00/5:30 pm; some Saturday coverage may be required.
The starting rate for this position is $17/hr.
Successful candidate must demonstrate the Rural Health Group Core Competencies, which include: • Good Judgment • Communication/Customer Service/Teamwork • Passion • Honesty • Responsibility • Job-Specific Skill Set RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting • All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or provider • Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, the measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage • Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations • Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or provider • Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers • Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care for routine activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation • Provides indirect care to patients and assigned area to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, changing linens, re-stocking supplies, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, assisting in the orientation of new employees and students, and some routine clerical functions REQUIREMENTS • High school diploma or GED • Currently licensed as a Nursing Assistant I by NC DHHS or currently licensed as a Nursing Assistant II with the NC Board of Nursing • 3-5 years of relevant nursing assistant experience, which may include a nursing assistant course • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification • Excellent organizational, telephone and communication skills • Excellent leadership and teamwork skills • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and work efficiently in a potentially stressful environment • Ability to apply good judgment while carrying out responsibilities • Pleasant, professional approach; must be able to work well with the public and provide excellent internal and external customer service • Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective, professional relationships with patients, providers, coworkers, and superiors • Possess knowledge of modern office equipment and Microsoft Office software programs • Basic computer skills; must be able to quickly learn to use eClinicalWorks electronic health record system • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, but not required; applicants who may serve in a translating capacity will be required to take a language assessment EOE.
Federal and State Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screen required for all positions.
Influenza and COVID-19 vaccinations are a condition of employment.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States.