Nursing Assistant (NA) 2 North Medicine

About the role

The Certified Nursing Assistant II performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Functions within the framework of the NAII listing granted by the NC Board of Nursing and practices within the philosophy and goals of patient care services. In addition, the Nursing Assistant may be utilized in the Observer Role responsible for monitoring one or more assigned patients on a designated unit for a specified time period.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement activities, including problem-solving resolution, data collection, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Employs safe practices, infection control, and fire and disaster regulations.
• Attends and utilizes staff development programs and educational resources to meet unit and individual objectives; fulfills annual mandatory educational requirements.
• Participates in the orientation of new staff and students as delegated by the supervising RN.
• Follows hospital and unit-based policies and procedures, maintains familiarity with job description and legal implications of role.
• Builds interpersonal relations and communications; listens to the ideas, opinions, and feelings of others; gives and receives constructive feedback.
• Recognizes and intervenes when personal conflicts have the potential to interfere with patient care or team relationships; works effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrates respectful behaviors and attitudes; fosters enhanced communication and teamwork; seeks help and utilizes chain of command appropriately.
• Participates in unit goal setting and assists in cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
• Under the supervision of the licensed nurse, assists in providing 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 other duties as assigned, such as EKGs, phlebotomy, venipuncture, assisting in admission, transport, and discharge of patients.
• Monitors the patient for signs of escalating behaviors; alerts nurse if the patient exhibits risk of harming himself/herself or others.
• Maintains level of observation according to the patient’s plan of care and as ordered within the medical record.
• Communicates effectively with the patient’s care team, including receiving report and providing meaningful handoff.
• Documents accurately on established workflows within the medical record.
• Provides hazard surveillance and reduces risk within the patient’s physical environment.
• Engages patient appropriately in distraction activities as needed.

Requirements

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

Pay

Clinical Ladder Pay Range: $18.00 – $23.31. Final compensation will be based on career ladder placement.

Schedule

• Position: 1.2 FTE
• 12-hour shifts every six weeks
• Shift Requirements: Mainly night hours; PRN weekends as needed