Nursing Assistant II

Description

Summary:

The Nursing Assistant II 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.

• Provides quality patient care which may include but is not limited to the following:
  • Measure 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 and insertion of female urinary catheters.
  • Measures height and weight.
  • Measure and record intake and output.
  • Assists with IV fluids by assembling/flushing tubing during set-up, monitoring flow rate, performing site care/dressing changes, and discontinuing peripheral intravenous infusions.
  • Performs oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal suction.
• Accurately document patient care as provided and according to unit specific standards.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Completion of state approved Level II 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 II registry.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Experience

• At least one year in a health care setting preferred.

• 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-744

01.6711.NUR-744.P/T

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.