Nursing Assistant

About the role

The NAI is responsible for administering direct patient care and performing other duties deemed necessary to ensure optimal patient care, under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse. The NAI performs duties such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, or moving patients, or changing linens.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to patients and families.
• Perform duties and conduct interpersonal relationships in a manner that projects a positive image of the department and hospital.
• Ensure contacts with other healthcare members are friendly, helpful, and courteous.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Registration/Certification

• Certified by the N.C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI.
• BCLS Certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

• Good interpersonal, communication, and observation skills are essential.
• Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups.

Work Environment

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment.
• Exposure to other hazards, such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards based on the department.
• Possible exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, sitting, walking, and working throughout the shift.
• Lifting, pulling, turning, and pushing patients daily.
• Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment.
• Visual acuity, auditory, and verbal skills necessary.
• Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.