Nursing Assistant II + Clerical (Clinical Support Tech II Per Diem) - ENT/Neurosurgery Acute Care
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description
Description Nursing Assistant II + Clerical (Clinical Support Tech
II PD) needed for ENT/Neurosurgery Acute Care Unit at UNC Medical
Center in Chapel Hill, NC. This is a 24-bed unit caring for
patients who are primarily post-operative. The ENT patient
population typically present with head and neck malignancies, often
requiring glossectomies, radical neck dissections, free and
rotational flaps, thyroidectomies, tracheostomies, and
laryngectomies. Our Neurosurgery patients typically present with
brain and spinal injuries, brain tumors, and stroke. Our team
prides itself on leading the way in patient care through
collaboration, compassion, competence, and continuous
encouragement. Through interdisciplinary partnerships and a strong
focus on sustaining a positive, healthy work environment, we
consistently provide excellent, patient-centered Carolina Care. You
will be able to utilize all of your NAII skills in this role!Our
unit has received two consecutive Gold Beacon Awards for
Excellence. The AACN created the Beacon designation to recognize
individual units that have set a path to excellence in an effort to
highlight units that distinguish themselves in every facet of
patient care. Recipients of a Beacon designation demonstrate
excellence in sustained unit performance and patient outcomes.
This is a Per Diem/ at-will position requiring the ability to work
a minimum of 12 hours every 2 weeks; Shifts are for rotating day &
night, 12 hours (7am-7:30pm & 7pm-7:30am), with weekend and holiday
rotation. Self-scheduling is used to meet the needs of the unit and
the staff. Must be able to complete required hospital orientation
(Monday through Thursday, 7:30am-5:00pm).Become part of an
inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose
mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique
communities we serve.Summary:
Responsible for assisting the professional caregiver in the
delivery of patient care, transporting patient and/or equipment,
setting up and maintaining patient rooms and performing a wide
range of clerical, transcription, and maintenance of the patient
care unit desk area functions
Responsibilities:
1. Assists physicians and other health care providers with routine
examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment
and supplies.
2. Critically reviews patient care documentation making note of any
significant changes in the patient's condition and make an
immediate report to a registered nurse or physician.
3. Provides a variety of clerical tasks to include but not limited
to organizing and prioritizing workload, greeting and directing
visitors, researching information as requested by nurses and
physicians, reviewing orders for logic and clarity, revising orders
as requested by the nurse, answering the telephone/ patient call
lights, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining medical
records. Performs routine quality assurance audits, safety checks,
and inventory of supplies. Provides administrative and clerical
support including PI audits and data entry
4. Provides clinical support assistance to include, but not limited
to, cleaning the work area, maintaining office equipment,
troubleshooting common software and hardware problems, changing
linens, checking supply inventory, re-stocking supplies,
transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, and assisting in the
orientation of new employees and students.
5. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of
care activities such as bathing, dressing, feeding, assisting with
ambulation. Measures and records vital signs, and patient height
and weight. May be responsible for specimen collection, skin
preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple
wound care, range of motion exercises, and/or postural drainage
6. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered
nurse or physician and document patient understanding of
instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the
request of patients and/or health care providers
Other InformationOther information:
Education Requirements:
* High School diploma or GED
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Listed as Nursing Assistant II with the North Carolina Board of
Nursing.
* Listed as Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department
of Health and Human Services.
* Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider
certification
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
* One (1) year of clerical or customer service experience and six
(6) months of related nursing assistant experience, which may
include a nursing assistant course or an equivalent combination of
education, training and experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Must be fluent in verbal and written English language. Capability
to develop computer skills if not competent.
Job DetailsLegal Employer: STATEEntity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: 7 Neurosciences Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 6.00Work Schedule: RotatingLocation of
Job: US:NC:Chapel HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC
Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and
employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants
and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are
invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need
a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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