CNA II Weekend Option

Nurse Aide II

Scotland Memorial Hospital - Nursing: Progressive Care

Full time

Various (United States of America)

Experience (Years/Type) 1 Year Cna Experience; Computer Skills (Preferred) Certification/Licensure Current North Carolina Nurse Aide II listing on the NCBON, Aegis Other Skills And Competencies Demonstrates Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written And Verbal. Diplomacy, Tact, And A Positive Approach To Problem Solving Are Required To Be Successful. Organizational Skills Are A Must. Fosters A Teamwork Environment. Must Be Able To Communicate With Patients, Customers, Other Departments, And Staff In An Articulate Manner.

Job Description:

1.Performs routine personal care and assists with activities of daily living for patients. 2.Assists patients with body mechanics such as: ambulation, turning, positioning, transfer to wheelchairs/stretchers, and assists with range of motion. 3.Assist patients with nutrition and elimination needs. 4.Performs special procedures as assigned and notifies the nurse of any abnormal findings. 5.According to scope and nursing policy and procedure, documents nursing assistant care provided to patients. 6.Observes infection control measures. 7.Age Specific Competency: Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients. The age categories to be included are: Neonatal/Infant 0 - 11 months; Pediatrics 1 12 yrs; Adolescence 13 - 17 yrs; Young Adult/Adult 18 64 yrs; Adult/Middle-Aged 65 - 79 yrs; Geriatric 80+ yrs 8.Responsible for self growth and education to maintain competence. 9.Maintains a clean, neat, orderly working area. 10.Performs other related duties as necessary or required. 11.Follows patient safety guidelines (for example, patient identifiers, labeling specimens at the bedside, etc.). 12.Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide II for Scotland Health ( per North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide II tasks list). Oxygen Therapy Room Set-up Monitoring Flow-Rate oTracheostomy Care oFluid Assistive Activities Monitoring flow-rate Discontinuing peripheral intravenous infusions Observe IV dressing for integrity oNutrition Activities Oral/Nasogastric infusions ( After placement verification by licensed nurse) Gastrostomy, **PEG, and ***JT feedings Clamping tubes Removing oral/nasogastric feeding tubes oSuctioning Oropharyngeal Nasopharyngeal oWound Care Surgical outer dressing change Wound irrigation oUrinary Catheters Catheterizations oElimination Procedures Ostomy Care Irrigation oPhlebotomy Routine phlebotomy