Certified Nursing Assistant I - Cardiac Telemetry at Novant Health in Wilmington

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What We Offer Welcome to Cardiac Telemetry! Full-Time Days – Make a Difference with a Team That Feels Like Home Looking for a day shift where you’re more than just a number? Our Cardiac Telemetry is known for its compassionate leadership, low turnover, and strong sense of camaraderie. We care for patients with a wide range of acute medical needs, giving you the chance to grow your clinical skills in a supportive environment. With leaders who are present and deeply invested in your success, this is a day shift that offers stability, impact, and community. Schedule: 7am - 7pm, Day Shift, Full-Time Department: Cardiac Telemetry Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center - NH NHRMC Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers. Why become a Certified Nursing Assistant at Novant Health? Tuition Reimbursement Programs to assist you in your career growth! Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed. Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. What You'll Do Essential Functions Performs personal care (activities of daily living): Bathing (assist, bed, bath, tub bath, shower, sits), mouth care, skin care, hair care, nail care, bed making (modified), dressing and undressing. Uses appropriate body mechanics: Applies proper technique when assisting patients with turning and positioning, transfers (chair and stretcher), use of lifts, assistance with ambulation, and range of motion exercises. Assists with patient's nutritional needs: Prepares patients for meal time, assists and/or feeds patients, measures and records intake and output, collaborates with the nurse regarding patient's increased or restricted fluid needs. Assists with patient's elimination needs: Bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder retraining, collect/test specimens, perineal/catheter care, applies condom caths, enemas (non-medicated), empties drainage devices from body cavities/wounds, and measures and records output. 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, rectal, 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. Prevention and care for decubitus ulcers. Performs surgical skin preops and scrubs. Cleans dressing changes. 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. Assists in admission, discharge, and transfer process: Assumes responsibility for gathering and labeling patient belongings for transfer or discharge and accompanies patient when indicated. Orients patient/family in use of call bell, lights, phone, emergency call bell, television, and information packet, including hospital policies. Transports patients to other units/departments or to discharge area as needed. Notifies nurse of changes in patient's condition or behavior, results of treatments, accidents, incidents, errors, and all abnormal values of patient data (such as vital signs and blood glucose