What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA 1 position at UNC Health Appalachian?
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High School Diploma is required at time of hire.
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Successful completion of an accrediated CNA Program licensed in the State of North Carolina.
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Previous experience as a CNA is preferred, but not required.
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Certified as a Certified Nurse Assistant in the State of North Carolina.
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Basic Life Support (BLS) issued from the American Heart Association is required at time of hire.
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Knowledge of scope of a CNA and experience in the field.
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Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physicians; acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills.
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Ability to resolve conflict and maintain integrity in occasional high-stress situations in a ever-changing environment.
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Knowledge of the continuum of care.
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Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.
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Computer skills including data entry and the EMR.
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Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
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Manual dexterity and mobility
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Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
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Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
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Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
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Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
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Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment, odorous chemicals, and specimens and unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces), etc.
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Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
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Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
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Continuous sitting for long period =to, or, greater than > 4 hours
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Speaking, reading, and writing, expanded > 8 hours per day
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Exposed to vibration and cramped spaces > 1-hour day
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Frequently mobilizes patients > 4 hours per day
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Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes, and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
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Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
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Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition and moderate dexterity
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Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
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Frequently per hour, exposed to close eye work
About UNC Health Appalachian
UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.“
About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org
Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is committed to equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Discrimination and harassment of any type is prohibited. Employment at Appalachian Regional Healthcare System is contingent upon successful completion of a background and urine drug screen.
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