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Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant - 2nd Floor Post Surgical
Job in
Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina, 27533, USA
Listed on 2026-10-03
Listing for:
UNC Health Care
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-03
Job specializations:
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Nursing
CNA, RN Nurse, Staff Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
The 2nd Floor Post-Surgical Unit is a 40-bed adult inpatient unit that primarily serves patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, general surgeries, and urologic interventions. With an average of 5-10 admissions per day, the unit stays active while maintaining a strong focus on quality post-operative care.
Responsibilities- a. Receives, greets and directs patients and visitors professionally.
- b. Answers telephone and call bell promptly and in accordance with behavioral expectations.
- a. Measures vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, etc.
- b. Provides personal care such as bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair care, nail care, bed making, and dressing/undressing.
- c. Assists with nutritional needs of patients by performing tasks such as preparing patients for meal time, and feeding patients.
- d. Assists patients with elimination needs through tasks such as use of bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder training, collection of specimens, perineal/catheter care.
- e. Measures height and weight.
- f. Measures and records intake and output.
- a. May obtain, verify or update patient information as required.
- b. Ensures files, documents, schedules, records and logs are current and organized.
- a. Promptly reports abnormal vital signs and changes in the patient's condition to the primary nurse or charge nurse.
- b. Communicates pertinent patient information to other teammates during handoff report or sooner if needed.
- c. Communicates patient or family questions or concerns in a timely manner.
- d. May schedule appointments for tests, follow up visits, etc. as directed.
- e. May collaborate with office staff and other external entities when needed.
- a. Accepts delegated tasks and assignments that are within their scope of practice.
- b. Seeks help when needed and provides help to others when available.
- c. Performs unit specific tasks to support efficient and high-quality operations within the unit or department.
- d. Collaborates with other units such as environmental services, transport, facilities, laboratory services, dining, etc., as needed.
- a. Utilizes proper body mechanics when turning/repositioning; transferring; assisting with ambulation; range of motion exercises; and using lifts beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
- b. Ensures patient safety through utilizing items such as side rails, call bells, and mitts/restraints.
- c. Follows proper infection control techniques which include items such as handwashing, isolation techniques, and standard precautions.
- d. Keeps work areas clean, organized and neat.
- a. Recognizes signs and symptoms of distress.
- b. Promptly notifies appropriate teammates to ensure prompt response of resources needed.
- c. Obtains needed supplies/equipment in a timely manner.
- d. Participates in CPR or other needed emergency care within their scope of practice.
- a. Strives to develop rapport and trust with patients and visitors.
- b. Adheres to behavior expectations and utilizes Carolina Care techniques.
- c. Provides blameless apology and works toward resolution of patient/visitor concerns.
WAYNE
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