Nursing Assistant (NA) Cancer Center Medical Oncology

ECU Health Medical Center•Greenville, NC

4d•$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 Nursing Assistant may also serve as an Observer, monitoring one or more assigned patients on a designated unit for a specified time period. Under licensed-nurse supervision, the Nursing Assistant 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 Nursing Assistant monitors for escalating behaviors, alerts the nurse to risks of harm to the patient or others, follows the observation level specified in the plan of care and medical record, communicates with the care team, documents using established medical-record workflows, conducts hazard surveillance, and engages the patient in distraction activities as needed. This position is listed as 0.6 FTE, with two 12-hour shifts per week, on the night shift, and requires weekend work. The posting also identifies the hours as full-time. Compensation is listed at $18.00–$21.97, with final compensation based on career ladder placement.

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, 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 improvement opportunities, collecting data, following safety, infection-control, fire, and disaster practices, and contributing to cost savings.
Attend and use staff development and educational resources, complete annual mandatory education, 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; listen and exchange feedback, address conflicts that could affect patient care or team relationships, demonstrate respect and teamwork, and seek help through the chain of command when appropriate.
Participate in unit goal setting and assist with cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
Under licensed-nurse supervision, 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 escalating behaviors and alert the nurse if a patient may harm themselves or others.
Maintain the level of observation specified by the patient's plan of care and medical record.
Communicate effectively 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 the patient in distraction activities as needed.