Nursing Assistant

Nursing Assistant I

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.

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, 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
• Measures height and weight
• Measures and records 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

NUR-748

01.6017.NUR-748.P/T

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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:

Day 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.