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NURSING CARE ASST/HEALTH UNIT CO, ADV FP
Job Title: NURSING CARE ASST/HEALTH UNIT CO, ADV FP
Job Code: 4511
FLSA: N
Job Level: C1
Revised Date: 01/30/2023
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
This job classification is used for the Nursing Care Assistant Float Pool managed by ISRP.
Perform a variety of nonprofessional nursing duties in the direct care of patients under the direct supervision of a RN/LPN. Perform tasks within the scope of a nursing care assistant I and II as defined by the NC Board of Nursing.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
In addition to duties outlined in NAI, and NA, Float Pool job descriptions, the following duties may be performed: sterile dressing change for wounds over 48 hours old and wound irrigation; IV fluid assistance activities; oral/nasogastric feeding; urinary catheterization and irrigation; oxygen therapy, including room set-up and monitoring flow-rate; break up and removal of fecal impaction; oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal suctioning; tracheotomy care; ostomy care, irrigation and annual skills validation.
May perform a variety of health unit coordinator tasks as required to include, but not limited to, obtaining and recording patient data for medical records, entering orders into computer, answering telephone and/or patient signals and assisting with transfer and discharge of patients.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required skills validation and attending educational offerings. Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
Completion of Level I Nurse Aide education program approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or successful completion of the NC - approved Nurse Aide I competency test and completion of Level II Nurse Aide education programs approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience
Six months of experience strongly preferred.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
Listed as NA I with the Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, fraud, neglect or misappropriation of property. Listed as NA II with the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
BCLS certification must be maintained/completed by the end of new hire orientation, which typically takes place during the first week of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Working knowledge of sterile techniques and special procedures that are applicable to work performed
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
Working knowledge of principles and practices of providing nonprofessional bedside patient care
Working knowledge of sanitation, personal hygiene and basic health and safety precautions applicable to work in a hospital
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
Heavy lifting and the ability to transport stretcher and wheelchair patients to various hospital locations may be required
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and hospital staff
Working knowledge of the organization and physical layout of the hospital
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
