Nurse Asst. I, Med-Surg Unit, Nights Position Available In Davie, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Nurse Assistant I position on the Med-Surg Unit, Nights in Mocksville, NC requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course, and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification. Responsibilities include providing direct care to patients under RN supervision, maintaining a safe environment, and effective communication with patients, families, and coworkers. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be able to handle workload changes, and have basic computer proficiency. This role involves contact with patients, family members, and medical staff in various circumstances, exposure to diseases, and irregular hours. Personal protective equipment is utilized in this role.
Job Description
Nurse Asst. I, Med-Surg Unit, Nights 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars Mocksville, NC 27028
JOB SUMMARY:
Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients. Delivers direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmental specific care.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or
REGISTRATION
Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN). Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility. Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Strong oral and written communication skills Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands Basic computer skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Contact with patients, family members, visitors, co-workers, and medical staff under wide variety of circumstances Regular exposure to blood-borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases Subject to multiple interruptions Occasional exposure to radiation hazards Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Occasionally subject to irregular hours Uses personal protective equipment
