Nursing Assistant (2) Cardiology Outpatient Unit

ECU Health Medical Center•Greenville, NC

2d•$18 - $23

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant II performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, within the framework of the NAII listing granted by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and the philosophy and goals of patient care services. The Nursing Assistant may also serve as an observer, monitoring assigned patients on a designated unit for a specified period. This role assists with direct patient care and completes delegated skills and tasks permitted by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the North Carolina Board of Nursing. With appropriate education and training, the Nursing Assistant may perform additional duties such as EKGs, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and assisting with patient admission, transport, and discharge. The position is listed as 0.6 FTE, with two 12-hour shifts per week on nights. Weekend work is required. The posting also identifies the hours as full-time.

Requirements

Active NAI listing with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Active NAII listing with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Current American Heart Association HeartSaver certification or higher.
De-escalation training, such as Non-violent Crisis Intervention or another program adopted by ECU Health, is required unless the position is an ambulatory clinical position. If not current at hire, training must be completed within 90 days of employment and maintained without lapse.
High school diploma or GED is preferred, or higher.
Two 12-hour shifts per week; night shift and weekends are required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED, or higher.

Responsibilities

Participate in quality improvement activities, including problem-solving, identifying opportunities for improvement, collecting data, following safe practices and infection-control requirements, and contributing to cost savings.
Attend staff development and educational programs, 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 legal implications of the role, and maintain active NAI and NAII licensure or certification.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with colleagues, listen to others, give and receive constructive feedback, address conflicts that could affect care or teamwork, seek help, and use the chain of command appropriately.
Participate in unit goal setting and help use equipment and supplies cost-effectively.
Assist with direct patient care and complete delegated skills and tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse and within applicable North Carolina requirements.
With appropriate education and training, perform additional assigned duties such as EKGs, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and assisting with patient admission, transport, and discharge.
Monitor patients for escalating behaviors and alert the nurse if a patient may harm themselves or others.
Maintain the level of observation specified in the patient's plan of care and medical record.
Communicate with the patient's care team, receive reports, and provide meaningful handoffs.
Document accurately in the medical record using established workflows.
Conduct hazard surveillance and reduce risks in the patient's physical environment.
Engage patients in appropriate distraction activities as needed.