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.
Required to work and function competently and independently in the NA role in
order to meet annual evaluation performance expectations.
Education & Credentials:
Required
* High School diploma or equivalent.
* 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. (NA II must maintain valid NA
I listing)
* BCLS certification. If the BLS is not from the American Heart Association
(AHA), an AHA certification is due within three months of employment date.
* Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of
employment and maintains annual re-certification.
* Basic computer application skills.
Additional Requirements:
The IRT Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary will float as assigned. Requirements
include all annual education required by each unit to maintain competencies.
Preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology. Formal training in basic computer
applications. Ability to type proficiently.
Work Experience:
Required
No previous experience required.
Preferred
One year nursing assistant experience in an acute care setting.
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.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
* 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.