Provides care within scope of practice and medical center policies and procedures, appropriate to the age of the patients served, incorporating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span. Required to work and function competently and independently in both NA and Unit Secretary role in order to meet annual evaluation performance expectations.

Education and Credentials:

Required:

• 17 years of age or older
• Basic computer application skills.
• BCLS certification. If the BLS is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), then AHA certification is due within three months of employment date.
• Either NA1 or NA2 (if NA2 must maintain valid NA1 listing)

Nurse Aide I: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services.

Nurse Aide II: Listed with the Nurse Aide Registry at the NC Division of Facility Services and the NC Board of Nursing.

• Additional Requirements by Practice Area
• • ED: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within six months of employment date
  • Psychiatry: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification within three months of employment date and renewed at least bi-annually for the first year and annually thereafter.

Preferred:

Knowledge of medical terminology. Formal training in basic computer applications. Ability to type proficiently.

Work Experience:

Required:

No previous experience required. Given training and on-the-job experience, incumbent should be proficient in basic aspects of job within three months of employment date.

Preferred: