Nursing Assistant I - Emergency Department

Job Description

Description

The Emergency Department is a 52-bed unit, including a 4-bed Behavioral Health Unit. It features three triage rooms, an ambulatory area with a three-stretch bay located directly behind triage, a decontamination area, and a family consultation room. The department operates with 24-hour registration, laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, and CT radiology coverage, with specialized radiology services such as MRI, Ultrasound, and Nuclear Medicine available on-call after 5 PM. Additionally, a new EMS convalescent transport service is available Monday through Friday during the day to facilitate inpatient discharge and improve Emergency Department flow. The department is known for its efficient patient throughput, avoiding long hold times and ensuring a smooth transition to inpatient care. The team is highly collaborative, with frontline staff input regularly recognized and implemented to enhance patient care. Management is supportive of maintaining a healthy work-life balance for staff members. The Emergency Department serves a diverse patient population, providing care to individuals of all ages, sexes, races, and religions, regardless of financial status, and operates 24/7 to handle any type of emergency. The primary functions of the department include triage, assessment, stabilization, and treatment for all patients seeking or referred for care. The ED’s philosophy is simple: Come prepared to give your all during your shift, be kind, and always prioritize our patients—everything else will fall into place. 

Summary:

The Nursing Assistant I 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.

Responsibilities:
1. Provides quality patient care which may include but is not limited to the following:
a. Measures 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 when needed
d. Assist patients with elimination needs through tasks such as use of bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder training, collection of specimens, and perineal/catheter care
e. Measure height and weight
f. Measure and record intake and output.
2. Accurately documents patient care as provided and according to unit specific standards.
3. 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.
4. Ensures teamwork by demonstrating cooperative, constructive, and problem solving interactions.
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.
5. Ensures a safe, clean, and orderly environment for self, patients, and teammates.
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.
6. Responds appropriately and promptly in emergency situations.
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.
7. Provides assistance and customer service to patients and visitors.
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

Other information:

Education

• Completion of state approved Level I Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program or its equivalent.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement. 

Licensure

• Current Listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I registry.

• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Experience

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-748

01.6711.NUR-748.P/T

Job Details

Legal Employer: Wayne Health

Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Emergency Dept

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: WAYNE MED

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No