Nursing Assistant (NA) - PACU

Department:

37710 Davie Medical Center - PACU

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 9-530

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

• Performs designated basic patient care and related nursing tasks to provide optimal/quality care consistent with Hospital mission and Nursing philosophy, goals, standards, and bylaws. Assists the Licensed Nurse in the implementation of nursing care in predictable, uncomplicated, and stable patient situations as directed.

Age of Patient Population Served

Neonate (birth - 28 days)

Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 - 12 yrs)

Adolescent (13 – 17 yrs)

Adult (18 – 64 yrs)

Geriatric (65 yrs & older)

• Education: Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/Preferred

High School Diploma or GED General Studies Required*

• and successful completion of a applicable state Board of Nursing Aide 1 with plus 4 skills approved training program. Approved

training program/competency evaluation required.

• Certifications, Licensures and Registrations: Credential Primary Source Verification Required/Preferred

Nurse Aide I Registration Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry Required

BLS Course C, CPR Certification required per policy guidelines unless meets the requirements for restricted CPR certification.

• Experience: # of Years Type of Experience Required/Preferred

None

• Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Successful completion of General Hospital Orientation and demonstration of competency in the Nursing Assistant functions as

determined by LOE staff (Learning and Organizational Effectiveness) staff and Registered Nurse staff.

• Acquires/Maintains NA 1 plus 4 skills upon hire
• Ability to hear and speak, and comprehend English language required.
• Ability to understand verbal/written communication skills required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Job Specific Duties: Patient Observation: Observes and reports the patient's general appearance/behavior/response to basic care, procedures, and treatments. Observes

characteristics of patient's urine, stool, and drainage and reports abnormalities/changes. Observes patient receiving intravenous

therapy and reports to nurse immediately any disruptions/disconnections/swelling and patient complaints of pain/discomfort at

site. Observes and reports skin abnormalities and provides appropriate therapeutic measures. Observes patient care equipment

for proper functioning and reports any malfunctions to the Licensed Nurse. Reports to the licensed nurse any abnormal vital signs and changes in patient behavior.

• Patient Information & Documentation: Obtains and documents patient temperature, pulse, respirations, heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry as required on

admission and throughout hospitalization. Obtains and documents patient heights/weights as required on admission and

throughout hospitalization. Measures and documents patient's fluid intake/output accurately. Checks/records patient's diet/activity level/observations/ treatments/nursing care plan on worksheet and gathers all needed equipment in organizing/beginning patient care. Collects urine/stool/sputum specimens as directed by the Licensed Nurse.

• Patient Care:Maintains patient care environment in a safe and organized manner with necessities within reach. Sets priorities in patient

care/delegated treatments and consults nurse when changes occur or assistance is needed. Assists patient with elimination

activities (bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, bathroom, bladder/bowel training) as condition indicates/directed by the nurse.

Provides hygiene for the incontinent patient. Performs hygienic/comfort measures (complete/partial/tub/ sitz bath, occupied/

unoccupied bed, back rub, mouth/hair/ skin/nail care, denture care, changing gown, HS care). Performs and documents

therapeutic measures (enemas, perineal/catheter care, unsterile heat/cold application, elastic/ therapeutic stockings,

glucometers). Checks, turns, and repositions the bedfast/incontinent patient every two hours. Provides 1:1 monitoring of patients

as directed.

• Patient Dietary Assistance Prepares patient for meals and assists or feeds patient and documents percentage eaten on Patient Care Profile. Maintains fresh water and distributes juices/nourishments/ dietary supplies as directed/requested by patient. Forces or restricts fluids as

ordered/directed.

• Patient Transfer/Discharge Assists in the admission/transfer/discharge process and safe management of personal belongings. Assists patient in ambulation, transfer to chair/stretcher/ commode and uses lifts as needed.
• Patient Environment Maintains unit and patient care environment in a clean and neat manner by emptying linen hampers, trash receptacles and

cleaning the refrigerator as directed by the Licensed Nurse. Changes linens for occupied/unoccupied beds and maintains clean,

dry, wrinkle-free linens according to patient needs. Obtains and/or returns supplies (i.e., blood, medications, etc.) and equipment

as requested. Call Lights Answers call lights.

• Teamwork & Support

Assists in the standard pre-operative/post-operative care procedures as directed by the Licensed Nurse. Performs

surgical/orthopedic skin preps and surgical scrubs as needed. Performs post-mortem care as needed. Demonstrates initiative in

seeking out patient care/unit maintenance tasks/assisting co-workers. Completes unit assignments on patient assignment sheet

as indicated by Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator. Reports to oncoming Nursing Assistant regarding work completed and work to be done.

• Demonstration of Technical Skills

Performs technical skills and demonstrates operational knowledge of current procedures/equipment/treatments as delineated in

the NA I + 4 Skills Competency Evaluation.

• Communication: Assists the licensed nurse with communication with physicians, other department/hospital staff and family members as needed

regarding patient progress, problems and plans.

• Customer Focus: Ensures excellent customer service to patients including excellent communication, treating them in a caring manner, being timely regarding treatment and being professional in their care. Promotes department to physicians, hospital and community in a positive manner at all times
• Meetings & Updates

Promotes a positive work environment with co-workers and other customers. Attends/participates in a minimum of 75% of unit

staff meetings. Attends a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education programs (100% completion of mandatory programs).

Reviews memos/communication book/bulletin boards/ minutes of staff meetings to maintain current knowledge of hospital

communications.

• Professionalism

Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to

Standards of Behavior.

• Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned by management.

UNC Health Care Employee Standards

Communication: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain

the message.

Collaboration: Works with others respectfully and openly; provides help to achieve shared goals.

Service: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain

the message.

Safety: Meets or exceeds patient and employee safety requirements while promoting and achieving quality outcomes.

Accountability: Takes ownership for goals and outcomes; effectively and efficiently uses available resources to successfully complete tasks.

Improvement: Identifies opportunities and takes action to continuously improve processes. Maintains effectiveness and flexibility during change.

Workplace Requirements Employee Health: Complies with all required employee health programs including annual tuberculin testing and other applicable screening, testing

and vaccinations.

Credentials: Maintains current licensures, certifications and/or registrations (if applicable for the position).

Job Competency: Complies with requirements for job specific competency testing and demonstrates and communicates proficiency in skills required

(if applicable to position).

Corporate Compliance: Adheres to and understands the Health System's Corporate Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required

training (including annual testing) and 100% compliance with the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct.

Safety: Adheres to and understands the Health System's Environment of Care Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required

training (including annual safety testing).

HIPAA: Adheres to and understands the Health System's HIPAA Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training

(including annual HIPAA testing).

Education: Attends all required educational programs (including General Orientation, and departmental or job specific required programs).

Physical and Behavioral Requirements

This position requires the successful completion of a preemployment physical demands test.

Physical requirements include

• Lifting 40 pounds from floor to waist,
• Lifting 15 pounds from waist to crown,
• Lifting or carrying 55 pounds horizontally for 2 feet,
• Pushing 80 pounds,
• Pulling 100 pounds,
• Front carrying 25 pounds a distance of 150 feet,
• Gripping 50 pounds with each hand,
• Forward bending in standing for 5 minutes,
• Rotation in standing,
• Repetitive squatting,
• Standing for 5 minutes, and
• Walking frequently.
• Visual acuity required for accurately reading and documenting patient charts and observing patients.
• Sense of smell required for safety issues.
• Sense of touch is required to evaluate patient's vital signs.
• Ability to speak and hear is required to effectively communicate with patients, family members, physicians, and staff.
• Manual finger dexterity for writing, equipment operation (maneuvering wheelchairs/beds), and positioning and moving patients.
• Ability to effectively manage a high stress environment resulting from patient volume.

Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens

Yes or No: Yes

National Patient Safety Goals

Improve the accuracy of patient identification

Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers

Improve the safety of using medications

Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections

Consistently demonstrate appropriate hand hygiene techniques

Accurately and completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care

Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls

Encourage patients' active involvement in their own care as a patient safety strategy

Identify safety risks inherent in its patient population

Improve recognition and response to changes in a patient's condition

Practice ‘Universal Protocol' when appropriate (conduct pre-procedure verification process, mark procedure site, perform a

time-out)

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.