Nursing Assistant I

UNC REX Healthcare; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care in Wayne, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to perform basic nursing skills and personal care under RN/LPN supervision, as defined by the NC Board of Nursing. You will document care, support effective communication with patients and staff, maintain a safe environment, assist with meals and mobility, and respond to emergencies within scope.

Requires completion of Level I Nurse Aide training, NC registry listing, and CPR/BLS; night shift schedule and one year of healthcare

Qualifications

• Completion of Level I Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current listing on the NC Nurse Aide I registry.
• CPR/BCLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing skills and personal care under RN/LPN supervision.
• Document patient care accurately according to unit standards.
• Promote effective communication with patients, teammates, and visitors.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and proper body mechanics.
• Respond to emergencies within scope of practice and participate in CPR when needed.
• Assist with meals, elimination, and mobility as delegated.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

EMR familiarity

Education

Nurse Aide Level I training

High School Diploma

Tools

Epic/EMR

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

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

• 1. Provides quality patient care which may include but is not limited to the following:
  • a. Measures vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, etc.
  • b. Provides personal care such as bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair care, nail care, bed making, and dressing/undressing
  • c. Assists with nutritional needs of patients by performing tasks such as preparing patients for meal time and feeding patients when needed
  • d. Assist patients with elimination needs through tasks such as use of bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder training, collection of specimens, and perineal/catheter care
  • e. Measure height and weight
  • f. Measure and record intake and output.
• 2. Accurately documents patient care as provided and according to unit specific standards.
• 3. Promotes effective communication between patients, teammates, physicians, and visitors.
  • a. Promptly reports abnormal vital signs and changes in the patient’s condition to the primary nurse or charge nurse
  • b. Communicates pertinent patient information during handoff report to other teammates
  • c. Communicates patient or family questions or concerns in a timely manner.
• 4. Ensures teamwork by demonstrating cooperative, constructive, and problem solving interactions.
  • a. Accepts delegated tasks and assignments that are within their scope of practice
  • b. Seeks help when needed and provides help to others when available.
• 5. Ensures a safe, clean, and orderly environment for self, patients, and teammates.
  • a. Utilizes proper body mechanics when turning/repositioning; transferring; assisting with ambulation; range of motion exercises; and using lifts, beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs
  • b. Ensures patient safety through utilizing items such as side rails, call bells, and mitts/restraints
  • c. Follows proper infection control techniques which include items such as handwashing, isolation techniques, and standard precautions.
• 6. Responds appropriately and promptly in emergency situations.
  • a. Recognizes signs and symptoms of distress and promptly notifies appropriate personnel
  • b. Obtains needed supplies/equipment in a timely manner
  • c. Participates in CPR or other needed emergency care within their scope of practice.
• 7. Provides assistance and customer service to patients and visitors.
  • a. Strives to develop rapport and trust with patients and visitors
  • b. Adheres to behavior expectations and utilizes Carolina Care techniques
  • c. Provides blameless apology and works toward resolution of patient/visitor concerns.

WAYNE

Other information

Education

• 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.

Licensure

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

Experience

At least one year in a health care setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Valid NC Driver’s License: No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

NUR-748

01.6017.NUR-748.P/T

Job Details

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: 3rd Floor Medical

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.