Nursing Assistant (NA) - NICU

ECU Health Medical Center•Greenville, NC

21h•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant (NA) 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 NA may also serve as an Observer, monitoring one or more assigned patients on a designated unit for a specified time period. Under a licensed nurse’s 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. In the Observer role, the NA monitors patients for escalating behaviors, follows the observation level in the patient’s plan of care and medical record, and alerts the nurse to risks of harm to the patient or others. The role also includes communicating with the care team, documenting in the medical record, conducting hazard surveillance, reducing risks in the patient’s environment, and engaging patients in distraction activities as appropriate. The NA participates in quality improvement, staff education, and unit and hospital activities; follows hospital and unit policies and procedures; maintains active NAI listing; and contributes to effective teamwork, communication, and cost-conscious use of equipment and supplies. This is a full-time position with rotating day and night shifts and rotating weekends and holidays.

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, is required. 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

Assist with direct patient care and complete delegated skills and tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
Monitor one or more assigned patients in the Observer role for the designated time period and maintain the observation level specified in the patient’s plan of care and medical record.
Monitor patients for escalating behaviors and alert the nurse if a patient may harm themselves or others.
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 distraction activities as needed.
Participate in quality improvement problem-solving, data collection, safe practices, infection control, fire and disaster regulations, and cost-saving activities.
Attend and use staff-development programs and educational resources; fulfill annual mandatory education requirements.
Participate in the orientation of new staff and students as delegated by the supervising RN.
Follow hospital and unit policies and procedures, provide quality patient care, and maintain familiarity with the job description and legal implications of the role.
Maintain active NAI listing or certification.
Work effectively with others, communicate respectfully, give and receive constructive feedback, address conflicts that could affect patient care or team relationships, and use the chain of command appropriately.
Participate in unit goal setting and assist with cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.