Nursing Assistant (Chowan) Medical Surgical

ECU Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role participates in QI activities, staff education, and adherence to hospital policies. You will work closely with the care team to monitor patients and document care in the medical record.

The position is part-time with night shifts and weekend coverage. Active NAI licensure/certification is required, with responsibilities spanning direct patient care

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant duties performed under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Maintains active NAI licensure/certification.
• Follows hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participates in Quality Improvement activities and data collection, adhering to infection control and safety regulations.
• Attends staff development programs and participates in orientation of new staff and students.
• Follows unit policies to provide quality patient care and stays aware of job description and legal implications of the role.
• Builds interpersonal relations and communicates effectively with the care team and patients.
• Participates in unit and hospital goal setting and helps in cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
• Under supervision of the licensed nurse, assists in direct patient care and completes delegated tasks per North Carolina DHHS guidelines.
• Monitors patients for escalating behaviors, alerts nurses when risk is detected, and documents handoffs and interactions in the medical record.

Job description

Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Functions within the framework of the NAI listing granted by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. 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 (QI) Activities: Participates in problem solving resolution activities and identifies opportunities for improvement to change behavior. Participates in data collection. Employs safe practices, infection control, and fire and disaster regulations. Participates in cost savings activities.
• Participates in Education: Attends and utilizes staff development programs and educational resources to meet unit objectives and/or 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: Provides quality patient care. Maintains familiarity with job description and legal implications of role. Maintains active NAI licensure/certification.
• 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 with others in a team environment. Demonstrates behaviors and attitudes that are respectful or others and fosters enhanced communication and teamwork. Seeks help and utilizes chain of command appropriately.
• Makes unit, department and hospital contributions: Participates in unit goal setting. 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 task as ascribed by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
• 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 medical record. Communicate 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.

Clinical Ladder Other Information

Location: ECU Health Chowan Hospital: Medical Surgical

Shift Requirements: Night

Hours: Part-time

Weekends: Yes

ECU Health

About ECU Health Chowan Hospital

ECU Health Chowan Hospital in Edenton is a 25-bed critical access hospital which provides programs and services to 110,000 people in 6 counties. The facility offers medical and surgical services, including intensive care, a specialty care clinic and a dedicated outpatient surgery area with endoscopy capabilities. A 7-bed emergency department serves approximately 15,000 patients per year and team members at the facility have access to a telemedicine link with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.