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SummaryThe Nursing Assistant I performs basic nursing skills, personal care activities, and other tasks as delegated by and under the supervision of the RN/LPN as defined by the NC Board of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- * Provides quality patient care which may include but is not limited to the following:
- Measures vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, etc.
- Provides personal care such as bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair care, nail care, bed making, and dressing/undressing
- Assists with nutritional needs of patients by performing tasks such as preparing patients for meal time and feeding patients when needed
- Assist patients with elimination needs through tasks such as use of bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder training, collection of specimens, and perineal/catheter care
- Measure height and weight
- Measure and record intake and output.
- Accurately documents patient care as provided and according to unit specific standards.
- Promotes effective communication between patients, teammates, physicians, and visitors.
- Promptly reports abnormal vital signs and changes in the patient’s condition to the primary nurse or charge nurse
- Communicates pertinent patient information during handoff report to other teammates
- Communicates patient or family questions or concerns in a timely manner.
- Ensures teamwork by demonstrating cooperative, constructive, and problem solving interactions.
- Accepts delegated tasks and assignments that are within their scope of practice
- Seeks help when needed and provides help to others when available.
- Ensures a safe, clean, and orderly environment for self, patients, and teammates.
- Utilizes proper body mechanics when turning/repositioning; transferring; assisting with ambulation; range of motion exercises; and using lifts, beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs
- Ensures patient safety through utilizing items such as side rails, call bells, and mitts/restraints
- Follows proper infection control techniques which include items such as handwashing, isolation techniques, and standard precautions.
- Responds appropriately and promptly in emergency situations.
- Recognizes signs and symptoms of distress and promptly notifies appropriate personnel
- Obtains needed supplies/equipment in a timely manner
- Participates in CPR or other needed emergency care within their scope of practice.
- Provides assistance and customer service to patients and visitors.
- Strives to develop rapport and trust with patients and visitors
- Adheres to behavior expectations and utilizes Carolina Care techniques
- Provides blameless apology and works toward resolution of patient/visitor concerns.
WAYNE
Other InformationEducation
- Completion of state approved Level I Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program or its equivalent.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement.
Licensure
- Current Listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I registry.
- Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
ExperienceAt least one year in a health care setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- * Ability to provide excellent patient and customer care to all patients and their visitors as well as internal and external teammates.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Able to learn new software rapidly. Knowledge of Epic/EMR is helpful.
Valid NC Driver’s License: No
If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.
NUR-748
01.6711.NUR-748.P/T
Job DetailsLegal Employer: Wayne Health
Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Emergency Dept
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: WAYNE MED
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
