Nurse Asst II Leap to RN, Med/Surg, Nights
Nurse Asst II Leap to RN, Med/Surg, Nights
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JOB SUMMARY: Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients. Provides 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. Completion of a North Carolina Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide II course or nursing student listed as a Nurse Aide II. Applicants are expected to complete the Associate Degree Nursing program pathway through DavidsonDavie Community College within 3 years of hire. Upon completion of degree program the applicant must pass licensure exams associated with degree program. Pass the NCLEXRN and obtain licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of North Carolina.
LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION: North Carolina Board of Nursing listing as a Nurse Aide II. Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service Regulation. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCSL) 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). Assists with admissions transfers discharges pre and postoperative care.
- Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic physical environment (i.e. hallways utility rooms par stock kitchen etc.) and minimizes risk of injury by promoting fall precautions use of call bell side rails and other safety precautions including the use of appropriate lift equipment environment for patients self coworkers and facility.
- Ensures complete accurate and timely communication of patient information.
- Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN).
- Communicates to the team coworkers patients and family members in an effective positive and professional manner.
- Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for 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
Excellent interpersonal skills
Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Contact with patients and family members under wide variety of circumstances
Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
Occasional exposure to radiation hazards
Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
Subject to many interruptions
Occasionally subject to irregular hours
Uses personal protective equipment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employment Type
Full-Time
