Nursing Assistant I- Staffing Pool

Summary

The 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

Requirements

• 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
• Current Listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I registry
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support

Qualifications

• 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

Schedule

Full Time, Night Shift, 36.00 hours per week. Onsite at Wayne UNC Health Care.