Nursing Assistant (NA) Edgecombe-Central Staffing Pool

ECU Health Medical Center•Tarboro, NC

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, within the framework of the NAI listing granted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the philosophy and goals of patient care services. The Nursing Assistant may also serve as an Observer, monitoring one or more assigned patients on a designated unit for a specified period. The position is 0.9 FTE, working three 12-hour day shifts per week, and includes weekend work.

Requirements

NAI listing with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is required.
Current American Heart Association HeartSaver certification or higher is required.
De-escalation training, such as non-violent crisis intervention or another program adopted by ECU Health; if not current at hire, it must be completed within 90 days of employment and maintained without lapse. This is not required for ambulatory clinical positions.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, or higher, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in quality improvement activities, including problem-solving, identifying opportunities for improvement, collecting data, and supporting cost savings.
Employ safe practices and follow infection-control, fire, and disaster regulations.
Attend and use staff development programs and educational resources; fulfill annual mandatory education requirements; and assist with orientation of new staff and students as delegated by the supervising RN.
Follow hospital and unit policies and procedures, provide quality patient care, maintain familiarity with the job description and legal implications of the role, and maintain active NAI licensure or certification.
Build effective interpersonal relationships and communication; listen and exchange constructive feedback; address conflicts that may interfere with patient care or team relationships; work effectively in a team; demonstrate respectful behavior; and use the chain of command appropriately.
Participate in unit goal setting and contribute to cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, assist with direct patient care and complete delegated skills and tasks as prescribed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Monitor patients for signs of escalating behavior and alert the nurse if a patient shows risk of harming themselves or others.
Maintain observation according to the patient's plan of care and medical-record orders.
Communicate with the patient's care team, including receiving reports and providing meaningful handoffs.
Document accurately using established medical-record workflows.
Conduct hazard surveillance and reduce risks in the patient's physical environment.
Engage patients in appropriate distraction activities as needed.