Nursing Assistant I - Emergency Department

UNC Health Care; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care seeks a Nursing Assistant I to perform basic nursing skills under RN/LPN supervision in the Emergency Department. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting with personal care, and ensuring patient comfort.

The role requires completion of NC Level I Nurse Aide training and a high school diploma. A minimum of one year in healthcare is preferred. Shift: Night; 36 hours per week; onsite at WAYNE MED.

Qualifications

• Completion of Level I Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program or its equivalent.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education supersedes this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care per RN/LPN guidance.
• Documents patient care according to unit standards.
• Communicates patient information during handoff and to family when appropriate.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and follows infection control.
• Responds to emergencies and assists with CPR within scope of practice.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Learn new software

Epic/EMR knowledge

Education

Level I Nurse Aide 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:
   • 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.
2. Accurately documents patient care as provided and according to unit specific standards.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.

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

01.6711.NUR-748.P/T

Job Details

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Emergency Dept

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.