Student Nurse Scholar (CNA) – Atrium Health Lincoln Emergency Department (ED) PRN Position Available In Lincoln, North Carolina

Student Nurse Scholar (CNA) – Atrium Health Lincoln Emergency Department (ED) PRN
Lincolnton, NC, United States

Job ID:

152996

Job Family:

Patient Care Support

Status:

Part Time

Shift:

Variable

Detailed Shift and Schedule:

Variable

Job Type:

Regular

Department Name:

11091005330001-Emergency Department
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Overview
Job Summary
The Student Nurse Scholar I is a participant in the Nurse Scholar Program and assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe patient environment, and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner according to policy and procedure. Promotes a culture of excellence. Maintains positionpetencies as appropriate to the needs of the patient population served. Essential Functions
Performs vital signs and tasks, documents. s pertinent data, changes in patient conditions, and abnormal findings to the licensed nurse in a timely manner
Performs bedside shift report and/or handoffmunication
Assists with quality improvement activities
Performs patient safety observation duties such as ongoing monitoring and records behaviors of at-risk patients
Assists patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene care, oral care, toileting, ambulation, and eating
Assists patients with mobility using appropriate safety measures. Transfer, position, turn, and lift patients using proper techniques, body mechanics, and equipment.
Assists patients with dietary needs including setting up a food tray, feeding, and assisting with ordering or replacing a food tray or food item
Measure, calculate, and record patient’s intake and output, including meal percentages
Assists in admission and transfer process by preparing patient room, gathering patient belongings, and orienting patient and family to new environment
Maintains patient environment, equipment, and supplies in a clean and orderly condition
Assists with clerical work including answering phones and call bells, entering data, and maintaining medical records
Performs inventory checks, per shift and restocks ormunicates the need to reorder as indicated
Within scope, performs technical tasks, advanced skill sets, and other duties as assigned with appropriate training andpetency
Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).
Physical Requirements
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity.
Education, Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Currently in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program. Minimumpletion of first semester of Registered Nurse academic program preferred. Current listing with the NC Department of Health and Human Services Nurse Aide I Registry prior to start date required. BLS required per policy guidelines.