Nursing Assistant (NA) Cancer Center Surgical Oncology

ECU Health Medical Center•Greenville, NC

1d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) performs designated 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 NA may also serve as an Observer, monitoring one or more assigned patients on a designated unit for a specified period. Under licensed-nurse supervision, the NA assists with direct patient care and completes delegated skills and tasks authorized by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. The role supports safe, quality care through accurate documentation, communication with the care team, observation of patients, and attention to hazards in the patient’s environment. The position is 0.8 FTE with rotating shifts and 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 de-escalation program adopted by ECU Health. If not current at hire, it must be completed within 90 days of employment and maintained without lapse; this requirement does not apply to 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 improvement opportunities, collecting data, following safe practices and infection-control and fire/disaster regulations, and supporting cost-saving activities.
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; understand the job description and legal implications of the role; and maintain active NAI licensure or certification.
Communicate and work effectively with others, give and receive constructive feedback, address conflicts that may affect patient care or teamwork, demonstrate respectful behavior, and seek help through the chain of command when appropriate.
Participate in unit goal setting and support 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 authorized by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Monitor patients for signs of escalating behavior and alert the nurse when a patient may pose a risk of harm to themselves or others.
Maintain the observation level specified in the patient’s plan of care and ordered in the medical record.
Receive report and provide meaningful handoffs to the patient’s care team.
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.