Nursing Assistant I

Nursing Assistant I

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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:

• 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
• Accurately documents patient care as provided and according to unit specific standards.
• Promotes effective communication between patients, teammates, physicians, and visitors.
• Ensures teamwork by demonstrating cooperative, constructive, and problem solving interactions.
• Ensures a safe, clean, and orderly environment for self, patients, and teammates.
• Responds appropriately and promptly in emergency situations.
• Provides assistance and customer service to patients and visitors.

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.