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Who We Are:

*People are our passion and purpose.* Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Haywood Regional Medical Center is licensed for 154 beds and offers a comprehensive array of services and 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. We also offer a 54,000 square foot Health and Fitness Center including personal training, indoor pool, massage therapy, and nursery.

Where We Are:

Clyde is centrally located to all that Western North Carolina has to offer. With our classic Southern charm, we offer a relaxing getaway lifestyle with impressive views of the Smokies and classic Appalachian culture. We are also just a short drive away Maggie Valley, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Why Choose Us:

• Nursing Ladder Program to build skills and earn bonuses

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees

• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees

• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants

• Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare

• And much more…

Position Summary:

Complete the in-house Nurse Aide training program satisfactorily by meeting all program requirements, including the clinical component. (Required to successfully complete next available class.) This paid educational program will prepare you to be a Nursing Assistant in the hospital setting. This program consists of classroom and clinical instruction. You will learn to assist nursing staff with the direct day to day care of patients and families by performing a variety of patient care duties as well as providing and maintaining positive interactions with every patient/family/visitor you encounter.

Essential Functions:

Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements and recording intake and output.

Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.

Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.

Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Perform other job-related duties, within scope of practice, as delegated by the Unit Director/Supervisor, House Supervisor, Nursing Team Coordinator, and/or Administrator.

*Minimum Education*

High School Diploma or Equivalent - Preferred

*Minimum Work Experience*

Acute care patient experience preferred.

*Required Skills*

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be

able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

*Certifications:*

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

*Required Licenses*

Nursing Assistant

Active on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry within 6 months of completing training program.

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Organization:**

**Title:** *PCU Care Assistant PRN*

**Location:** *NC-Clyde*

**Requisition ID:** *7463-13361*