Nursing Assistant I - Home Health / Hospice

Job DescriptionECU HealthAbout ECU Health Home Health and HospiceECU Health provides home health and hospice care in 20 counties across eastern North Carolina. Services are coordinated from offices in Ahoskie, Greenville, Kenansville, Washington and Windsor. In addition, ECU Health operates the Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice, an 8-bed facility for patients who require a higher level of hospice care than can be provided at home.Position SummaryThe Nursing Assistant performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Functions within the framework of the NAI listing granted by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Practices within the philosophy and goals of patient care services. In addition, the Nursing Assistant may be utilized in the Observer Role responsible for monitoring one or more assigned patients on a designated unit for a specified time period.ResponsibilitiesParticipates in Quality Improvement (QI) Activities : Participates in problem solving resolution activities and identifies opportunities for improvement to change behavior. Participates in data collection. Employs safe practices, infection control, and fire and disaster regulations. Participates in cost savings activities.Participates in Education : Attends and utilizes staff development programs and educational resources to meet unit objectives and / or individual objectives. Fulfills annual mandatory educational requirements. Participates in the orientation of new staff and students, as delegated by the supervising RN.Follows hospital and unit-based policies and procedures : Provides quality patient care. Maintains familiarity with job description and legal implications of role. Maintains active NAI licensure / certification.Builds interpersonal relations and communications. Listens to the ideas, opinions, and feelings of others. Gives and receives constructive feedback. Recognizes and intervenes when personal conflicts have the potential to interfere with patient care or team relationships. Works effectively with others in a team environment. Demonstrates behaviors and attitudes that are respectful or others and fosters enhanced communication and teamwork. Seeks help and utilizes chain of command appropriately.Makes unit, department and hospital contributions : Participates in unit goal setting. Assists in cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.Under the supervision of the licensed nurse, assists in providing direct patient care and completes delegated skills and task as ascribed by North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.Monitors the patient for signs of escalating behaviors. Alerts nurse if the patient exhibits risk of harming himself / herself or others. Maintains level of observation according to the patients plan of care and as ordered within medical record. Communicate effectively with the patient's care team including receiving report and providing meaningful handoff. Documents accurately on established workflows within the medical record. Provides hazard surveillance and reduces risk within the patient's physical environment. Engages patient appropriately in distraction activities as needed.Minimum RequirementsHigh School or GED is preferred - or higher.NAI listing with NC Department of Health and Human Services is required.Experience in a comparable facility can only be substituted for NA I course by successful completion of challenge exam acceptable to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is required.Current American Heart Association HeartSaver or higher certification is required.De-escalation training (Non-violent crisis intervention or other de-escalation program adopted by ECU Health). If not current at the time of hire must complete within 90 days of employment and maintain without lapse during employment.Preferred Requirements

• 1 years prior experience in acute hospital
• 1 years prior experience in skilled care / nursing home
• 1 years prior experience in home healthOther InformationLocation : Remote - Kenansville areaShift : Days - Monday-FridayHours : Full-Time (8am-5pm)Weekends : NoOn-Call : NoGreat Benefits!!!General StatementIt is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.Contact InformationFor additional information, please contact : Brandon Peppers, Associate RecruiterECH Health Talent AcquisitionEmail : Learn More