Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Cape Fear Academy

Job Family

Nursing Support

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Summary

Performs basic patient care related to comfort. Observes and reports abnormal occurrences or changes in patient condition. Cleans stocks and maintains supplies for the patient’s room and unit. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

• Checks on patients hourly on assigned unit
• Assists in the admission of patients to the unit to include orientation to the unit, hospital routine and patient care equipment
• Responds to needs of patients with immediate assistance when able or by reporting needs to appropriate staff
• Assists in maintaining patient safety to include the proper use of equipment and supplies
• Maintains a well-stocked, clean patient environment
• Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services
• Participates in educational and Performance Improvement activities
• Actively demonstrates responsibility concerning customer satisfaction
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Work Experience:

• None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Excellent guest relations skills
• Verbal and written skills required
• Ability to read English
• Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team
• Flexible in approach to work tasks and schedules

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work variable shifts
• Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• Visual and auditory acuity for observing patients
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity