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Our people make all the difference in our success. The Nurse Aide Certified position coordinates with the analysis of patient care needs in order to provide appropriate and efficient care. Working under limited supervision for routine situations, this role actively documents patient care information, processes recommendations, handles patient care responsibilities, and maintains accurate documentation.
Essential Job Function: Observes and reports changes in patient symptoms and behaviors to the Registered Nurse in order to make necessary changes to the care plan. Responds to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients in order to communicate empathetically and meet needs. Facilitates patient educational groups.
Provides patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse as follows: vital signs, capillary blood glucose, EKG, transports patients via wheelchair/stretcher (without EKG monitoring), bathes, turns, and repositions patients, assists with ambulation of patients, assists with meeting elimination needs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required: High school graduate or equivalent Completion of a state approved Nurse Aide 1 training.
Required: None. Preferred: 1 year experience as a nursing assistant. Licensure/Certification/Listing: Required: Successfully complete BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider within 30 days of hire date.
Current good standing with the NC Nurse Aide Registry verified through DFS https://www.ncnar.org/verify_listings1.jsp. Must have reliable transportation with adequate insurance as determined by the organization. Valid NC Driver's License and current automobile insurance.
Work
Evenings/Weekend Rotation On Call Required Yes FTE: 0.5 Job Type: Benefit Eligible (20-39) Hours/Week
About the role
Observes and reports changes in patient symptoms and behaviors to the Registered Nurse in order to make necessary changes to the care plan. Responds to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients in order to communicate empathetically and meet needs.