Nursing Assistant II (NA) - Beaufort Surgical Unit

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant II performs specific responsibilities within the framework of the NAII listing granted by the NC Board of Nursing and the philosophy and goals of patient care services. This role may also include serving as an Observer, monitoring assigned patients for a designated time period.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement (QI) activities, including problem-solving, data collection, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Employs safe practices, infection control, and adheres to fire and disaster regulations.
• Engages in cost-saving activities and the efficient use of equipment and supplies.
• Attends and utilizes staff development programs and educational resources to meet unit or individual objectives.
• Fulfills annual mandatory educational requirements and assists in the orientation of new staff and students, as delegated by the supervising RN.
• Follows hospital and unit-based policies and procedures, maintaining familiarity with job descriptions and legal implications of the role.
• Maintains active NAI and NAII licensure/certification.
• Builds interpersonal relations and communications by listening to others, providing constructive feedback, and working effectively in a team environment.
• Recognizes and intervenes in personal conflicts that may interfere with patient care or team relationships.
• Seeks help and utilizes the chain of command appropriately.
• Contributes to unit, department, and hospital goals, including participating in unit goal setting.
• Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, provides direct patient care and completes delegated skills and tasks as ascribed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• With appropriate education and training, may perform additional duties such as EKGs, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and assisting in patient admission, transport, and discharge.
• Monitors patients for signs of escalating behaviors and alerts the nurse if there is a risk of harm to the patient or others.
• Maintains the level of observation according to the patient’s plan of care and medical record orders.
• Communicates effectively with the patient’s care team, including receiving reports and providing meaningful handoffs.
• Documents accurately in the medical record using established workflows.
• Provides hazard surveillance and reduces risk within the patient’s physical environment.
• Engages patients appropriately in distraction activities as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (preferred).
• Active NAI listing with the NC Department of Health & Human Services (required).
• Active NAII listing with the North Carolina Board of Nursing (required).
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver or higher certification (required).
• De-escalation training (e.g., Non-violent Crisis Intervention or other program adopted by ECU Health). If not current at the time of hire, must complete within 90 days of employment and maintain without lapse (not required for Ambulatory clinical positions).

About the Organization

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center, is a 142-bed full-service hospital located in Washington, NC. It has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center and features a 16-bed emergency department serving approximately 25,000 patients annually. The hospital also includes the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center, offering chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and other cancer services. Additional services include general medical and surgical care, operative services, a women’s birthing center, rehabilitation services, and outpatient clinics.