Nursing Assistant I + Clerical (Clinical Support Tech I) - Neurosurgery Acute Care /ENT Unit
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionBecome 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.*This position qualifies for our Nursing Support Incentive
Program. The Nursing Support Incentive Program includes $5,000 paid
over a three (3) year commitment. Learn more about the program
here:
https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-hospitals-unc-rex-nursing-support-incentive-programLooking
to hire an engaged full-time CST I to join our dynamic team on
7NSH. Some flexibility with scheduling preference (days vs.
nights.Nursing Assistant I + Clerical (Clinical Support Tech I)
needed for Neurosurgery/ENT Acute Care Unit at UNC Medical Center
in Chapel Hill, NC. The Neurosurgery/ENT Acute Care unit is a
24-bed unit comprised of post-operative surgical patients. Our
Neurosurgical patients have a variety of presentations including
post-operative brain and spinal surgeries, cancer, neuro- and
spinal-trauma, and stroke. Our ENT patients predominately present
with head and neck malignancies, including cancer and infection,
and require a variety of surgical interventions involving the head,
mouth, tongue, jaw, thyroid, and oropharynx. Working on this unit
will provide countless opportunities to expand and strengthen
foundational clinical and critical thinking skills including, but
not limited to, airway management, tracheal suctioning, drains,
feeding tubes, in-depth neurological and stroke assessment, and
much more. We take pride in our dynamic, supportive and engaged
team by focusing on creating an organized environment of
excellence, fun, and innovation. We respect and prioritize
work-life balance and celebrate our long-standing culture of
positivity, recognition, accountability, and teamwork. This is a 36
hours per week position; working 12 hour rotating shifts
(7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am) with weekend and holiday rotation. This
position qualifies for an extensive STATE benefit package including
PTO hours, which are accrued based on the number of worked hours.
This position requires the ability to attend a week long Hospital
Orientation (Monday through Friday, 7:30am-5:00pm) which is offered
every two weeks.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
providersOther InformationOther information:Education
Requirements:● High School diploma or GEDLicensure/Certification
Requirements:● Listed as Nurse Aide I Registry with the North
Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.● Basic Life
Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certificationProfessional
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 CenterOrganization Unit: 7 Neurosciences
Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 36.00Salary Range:
$15.64 - $19.55 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)Pay offers are
determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type:
OnsiteWork Schedule: RotatingLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel
HillExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis 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
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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