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- Works 36 hours per 6 week schedule
- Required to work 1 Holiday
- Required to Work 1 Special Event Day
- High School Diploma or GED is required at time of hire.
- Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant 1 or 2 in the State of North Carolina OR,
- Licensed as a EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate in the State of North Carolina.
- Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred, but not required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued from the American Heart Association is required at time of hire.
- Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public, patients, family, staff, and physician and acts within the chain of command, utilizing positive verbal and non-verbal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians.
- Typing, computer skills, word processing, mathematical skills.
- Must possess excellent written, oral and computer communication skills.
- Must have the ability to coordinate and organize details.
- Personable Approach.
- Must have the ability to coordinate multiple tasks.
- Openness to change, flexibility, and adapability.
- Manual dexterity and mobility
- Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting and at times, standing/walking
- Bending, squatting, twisting, turning
- Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less
- Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
- Frequently exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment; odorous chemicals and specimens; and, unpleasant elements (accident, injury, slippery surfaces uneven surfaces), etc.
- Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays); and emergencies
- Continuous sitting or standing most days >8 hours per day
- Episodes of walking/standing greater than >2 hours per shift
- Speaking, reading, and writing > 8 hours per day
- Needed with frequency: lift, carry; push and/or, pull <30 lbs
- Frequently per shift: bends; squats; kneels; twists; turns; and reaches
- Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition; and moderate dexterity
- Frequently per hour, exposed to soft voices >3ft away.
Emerging Healthcare Professional - Boone, United States - UNC Health Appalachian
Description
Position SummaryThe Emerging Healthcare Professional is Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Emergency Medical Technician that performs all job functions under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. The Emerging Healthcare Professional is an individual that is seeking to gain clinical knowledge in a healthcare atmosphere while they are continuing their education. This individual demonstrates flexibility and must be willing to float between Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (ARHS) facilities, as assigned. Facilities include, but are not limited to: Appalachian Regional Behavioral Health Hospital, Appalachian Regional Medical Associates, Cannon Memorial Hospital, and Watauga Medical Center. The Emerging Healthcare Professional is subject to float between ARHS facilities, but may not be assigned to one specific unit. This individual floats to various departments and may work in various roles within the scope of a CNA. These roles include, but are not limited to: Staff CNA (Unit Based), Uncertified Medical Office Assistant (MOA), Behavioral Health Technician / Patient Observation Technician, Telemetry Technician, or Unit Secretary.
The Emerging Healthcare Professional maintains accountability as it relates to ARHS's vision, mission, and values. This individual delivers safe, compassionate, and competent care to all, and continually maintains a safe, positive, inclusive, welcoming environment to all ARHS patients, staff, and stakeholders. The following requirements must be met in order to remain in this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination:
Minimum Education
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades 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
UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.
Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.
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