Job Details
Posting Details
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Position Summary Information
Classification Title
Medical/Nursing Assistant
Working Title
Medical/ Nursing Assistant
Working Location (City, State)
Boone, NC
Job Category
8
Position Number
043721
Department
Health Services - 320000
Description of University
Appalachian State University, in North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work and registered as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or currently in a Nurse Aid Program.
License/Certification Required
Special Condition for Continued Employment - Registration as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing within four months of employment.
Essential Job Functions
The Mary S. Shook Student Health Service exists to provide for the health of the students of Appalachian State University. The position works with professional and supportive staff to provide safe, efficient and therapeutically effective nursing care for the patient. To enhance a safe and disease free/controlled work place. Organize and maintain the Mary S. Shook Student Health Service facility in a clean and sanitary condition. This position is responsible for checking in students in the appointment vital signs area or the COVID testing area. Assist in duties of maintaining supplies in the inpatient care area; light cleaning; complying with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), Clinical Laboratory improvement Amendments, and exposure plan for bloodborne pathogens as identified by the Mary S. Shook Student Health and related duties.Be able to learn or have knowledge of instrument cleaning, disinfection and sterilization. Work an occasional weekend to provide support in laboratory duties and/or assist the clinician with the student check in process. This is not limited to additional duties dependent on the needs of the clinic.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
Licensed as a certified nursing assistant, medical office assistant, medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, through the State of North Carolina or similar experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work; graduation from high school and possession of a Nursing Assistant license, LPN, MOA, MA ; with some housekeeping experience. Must also be able to document in our electronic medical record.
Type of Position
Permanent Full-Time
Staff/Non-Faculty
Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type
1.0
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm with occasional evening coverage and weekend coverage depending on the needs of the clinic. Hours are adjusted to meet the needs of the clinic.
Number of Hours Per Week
40
Number of Months Per Year
12
Mandatory Staff
Yes
Physical Demands of Position
Skillful use of the various equipment used in Health Services. This would include computer skills, electronic medical record documentation and vital signs machines. The variety of cleaning methods and maintaining a sanitary health service. The cleaning would be as needed. The moving of patients would be occasional. The appt/vital signs, testing area and weekend lab would be as needed.
Overall Competency Level
Journey
Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary Range
Anticipated Hiring Range
$31,200 - $31,449
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.
Client/Customer Service: Ability to work as a team player with multi-disciplinary healthcare staff. Ability to deliver services in an organized and methodical manner.
Communication: Ability to explain procedures or tasks to be performed to patients and/or their families. Ability to communicate with patients and families in a manner they understand, such as verbally, in writing, by demonstration, etc. Ability to document subjective and objective data, action taken and plan of care.
Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of appropriate patient care techniques and treatments. Knowledge of appropriate procedures and guidelines for infection control. Working knowledge of services and appropriate nursing practices.
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date
06/07/2024
Closing Date
06/23/2024
Competency Level Statement
Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach required documents:
List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application.
Search Chair Name Mary Hodges
Search Chair Email ...@appstate.edu
Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web)
Posting Number 201502640P
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