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 both NA and Unit Secretary Roles 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.
- 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.
