Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant

UNC Health; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking a Unit Secretary-Nursing Assistant I to support nursing staff and patients on the 4th Floor, Wayne Med, in a full-time, onsite role. The position involves greeting patients, basic nursing tasks under RN/LPN supervision, vital signs, and thorough documentation.

The role requires NC Nurse Aide I certification, CPR, and a minimum of one year in a health care setting is preferred; strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of state approved Level 1 Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; higher education supersedes requirement.

Responsibilities

• Greets and directs patients and visitors professionally.
• Assists with basic nursing care and activities per RN/LPN supervision.
• Measures vital signs and records data.
• Documents accurately according to unit standards.
• Maintains clean, safe patient environment and documentation.
• Promotes effective communication within the care team and with patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMR familiarity

Education

High School Diploma

Nurse Aide training

Tools

Epic/EMR

Job 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 Unit Secretary-Nursing Assistant I performs a variety of secretarial support and basic nursing care activities for patients and families during his/her assigned shift, working under the supervision of the RN/LPN as defined by the NC Board of Nursing. Communicates with nursing staff, provider office staff, and/or other entities regarding patient information, while carrying out assigned patient care, receptionist and secretarial duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing a quality patient experience which may include but is not limited to the following:
• Receives, greets and directs patients and visitors professionally.
• Answers telephone and call bell promptly and in accordance with behavioral expectations.
• 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.
• Assists patients with elimination needs through tasks such as use of bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder training, collection of specimens, perineal/catheter care.
• Measures height and weight.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Completes all required documentation accurately and thoroughly according to unit specific standards.
• May obtain, verify or update patient information as required.
• Ensures files, documents, schedules, records and logs are current and organized.
• Promotes effective communication between patients, teammates, providers, 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 to other teammates during handoff report or sooner if needed.
• Communicates patient or family questions or concerns in a timely manner.
• May schedule appointments for tests, follow up visits, etc. as directed.
• May collaborate with office staff and other external entities when needed.
• 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.
• Performs unit specific tasks to support efficient and high-quality operations within the unit or department.
• Collaborates with other units such as environmental services, transport, facilities, laboratory services, dining, etc., as needed.
• 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.
• Keeps work areas clean, organized and neat.
• Responds appropriately and promptly in emergency situations.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of distress.
• Promptly notifies appropriate teammates to ensure prompt response of resources needed.
• Obtains needed supplies/equipment in a timely manner.
• Participates in CPR or other needed emergency care within their scope of practice.
• Provides assistance and customer service to patients visitors, providers and teammates.
• 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.
• Procures supplies and equipment in accordance with departmental needs.

Other Information

Education

• Completion of state approved Level 1 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/Certification

• 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 role preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to provide excellent patient and customer service to all patients and their visitors as well as to internal and external teammates.
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate with teammates and relate to patients with varying degrees of illness.
• Attention to detail. Ability to set priorities and organize many functions at the same time for an entire unit.
• Flexibility and calmness required in order to perform a variety of functions in a setting which may be stressful or change unexpectedly due to a patient’s condition.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Able to learn new software rapidly. Knowledge of Epic or EMR is helpful.
• Familiarity with basic medical terminology.

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-756

Job Details

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: 4th Floor

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.