Nursing Assistant (NA) - Central Staffing Office - North

ECU Health Medical Center•Roanoke Rapids, NC

19h•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse, within the scope 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 role includes assisting with direct patient care and completing delegated skills and tasks as authorized by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. In the Observer Role, the Nursing Assistant monitors patients for escalating behaviors, alerts the nurse to risks of harm to the patient or others, follows the observation level in the patient’s plan of care and medical record, communicates with the care team, documents in the medical record, conducts hazard surveillance, and engages patients in distraction activities as needed.

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

Participate in quality improvement activities, including problem-solving, identifying opportunities for improvement, collecting data, following safety and infection-control practices, and contributing to cost-saving activities.
Attend staff development and educational programs, meet annual mandatory education requirements, and assist with orientation of new staff and students as delegated by the supervising RN.
Follow hospital and unit-based 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.
Communicate respectfully and effectively, give and receive constructive feedback, address conflicts that may affect patient care or team relationships, work effectively as part of a team, and seek help through the chain of command as appropriate.
Participate in unit goal setting and assist with cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, assist in providing 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 if a patient appears at risk of harming themselves or others.
Maintain the level of observation specified in the patient’s plan of care and as ordered in the medical record.
Receive and provide meaningful handoffs and communicate effectively with 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.