UNC Health Care • Goldsboro, NC 27531
Job #2705644979
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
The Nursing Assistant II performs basic nursing skills, personal care activities, and other tasks as delegated by and under the supervision of the RN/LPN as defined by the NC Board of Nursing.
a. Measure vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, etc.
b. Provides personal care such as bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair care, nail care, bed making, and dressing/undressing.
c. Assists with nutritional needs of patients by performing tasks such as preparing patients for meal time, and feeding patients.
d. Assists patients with elimination needs through tasks such as use of bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder training, collection of specimens, perineal/catheter care and insertion of female urinary catheters.
e. Measures height and weight.
f. Measure and record intake and output.
g. Assists with IV fluids by assembling/flushing tubing during set-up, monitoring flow rate, performing site care/dressing changes, and discontinuing peripheral intravenous infusions.
h. Performs oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal suction.
Accurately document patient care as provided and according to unit specific standards.
Promotes effective communication between patients, teammates, physicians, and visitors.
a. Promptly reports abnormal vital signs and changes in the patient's condition to the primary nurse or charge nurse
b. Communicates pertinent patient information during handoff report to other teammates
c. Communicates patient or family questions or concerns in a timely manner.
a. Accepts delegated tasks and assignments that are within their scope of practice
b. Seeks help when needed and provides help to others when available.
a. Utilizes proper body mechanics when turning/repositioning; transferring; assisting with ambulation; range of motion exercises; and using lifts beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
b. Ensures patient safety through utilizing items such as side rails, call bells, and mitts/restraints
c. Follows proper infection control techniques which include items such as handwashing, isolation techniques, and standard precautions.
a. Recognizes signs and symptoms of distress and promptly notifies appropriate personnel
b. Obtains needed supplies/equipment in a timely manner
c. Participates in CPR or other needed emergency care within their scope of practice.
a. Strives to develop rapport and trust with patients and visitors
b. Adheres to behavior expectations and utilizes Carolina Care techniques
c. Provides blameless apology and works toward resolution of patient/visitor concerns.
WAYNE
Education
Completion of state approved Level II Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program or its equivalent.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Licensure/Certification
Current Listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide II registry.
Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
Experience
At least one year in a health care setting preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to provide excellent patient and customer care to all patients and their visitors as well as internal and external teammates.
Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
Able to learn new software rapidly. Knowledge of Epic/EMR is helpful.
Valid NC Driver's License: No
If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.
NUR-744
01.6015.NUR-744.P/T
Job Details
Legal Employer: Wayne Health
Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: 6th Floor
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: WAYNE MED
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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