The Nurse Aide I

University:
Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools
Course:
AP Biology
Academic year:

2013
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421

Pages:

47
Author:

Autumn Foster

N.C. Nurse Aide I Curriculum MODULE A The Nurse Aide I DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 1 Objectives Describe the North Carolina Nurse Aide I. Explain requirements for initial listing and renewals on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry. Describe resources available that outline the range of function of the North Carolina Nurse Aide I. Describe the importance of delegation of tasks to nurse aides. DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 2 Objectives Describe the types of skills performed by nurse aides. Compare basic nursing skills, personal care skills, and interpersonal skills. Describe important characteristics of a competent, caring nurse aide. Explain the differences between an effective team and an ineffective team. DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 3 Nurse Aide in the State of North Carolina - Definition A valued, unlicensed member of the health care team, responsible for providing delegated nursing tasks, within a defined range of function, for residents (patients/ clients) in a variety of settings and who is listed on the N.C. Nurse Aide I Registry DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 4 OBRA Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Federal Law, enacted by Congress, in 1987 Designed to improve quality of life for residents living in nursing homes Defined requirements for nurse aide training and competency evaluation DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 5 Range of Function for Nurse Aides North Carolina Board of Nursing Administrative Code North Carolina Board of Nursing DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 6 Regulatory Body North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry North Carolina Health Care Personnel Registry Section DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 7 Registry Listing Requirements Listed on North Carolina Nurse Aide I Registry after Passing NNAAP Written/oral exam Demonstration of five (5) skills DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 8 Listing Renewals Listings renewed through qualified work experience every 24-months What is considered qualified work experience? **Any nurse aide who does not work during the 24-month listing period, will be required to retake and pass the NNAAP exam** DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 9 Listing Renewals Complete the renewal listing form – who? Send in the renewal listing form on time – when? Request a replacement form, if needed – how? **A nurse aide CANNOT work as a nurse aide if listing expires** DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 10 Renewal Responsibilities Promptly report changes in name or address DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 11 Web site Alert……… N.C. Board of Nursing www.ncbon.org N.C. Division of Health Service Regulation www.ncnar.org DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 12 Job Responsibilities of Nurse Aides Perform delegated basic nursing skills Perform delegated personal care skills Use appropriate interpersonal skills DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 13 Delegation Definitions Nurses use to assign duties and tasks Improves efficiency and shows trust 5 Rights of Delegation Questions nurse aide should ask self DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 14 Delegation Points to Remember Nurse is accountable and responsible Made on resident-by-resident basis Never be afraid to ask for help Always ask If you think you do not have the skills, talk to supervisor DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 15 Basic Nursing Skills: Definition Essential skills required of nurse aides Examples? Privacy is the key! DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 16 Basic Nursing Skills: Importance Important duties of nurse aides Following plan of care, directives from supervisors, and reporting important findings – critical to well-being of residents DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 17 Personal Care Skills Tasks dealing with person’s body, appearance, and hygiene DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 18 Personal Care Skills Hygiene Grooming DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 19 Personal Care Skills A.m. care? P.m. care? DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 20 Personal Care Skills Hygiene & Grooming + Dressing + Eating + Transferring + Toileting = Activities of Daily Living *ASSISTING WITH ADLS OF ASSIGNED RESIDENTS IS IMPORTANT DUTY OF NURSE AIDES* DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 21 When Providing Personal Care: Help residents remain independent and encourage self-care Maintain professional manner and provide privacy Observe resident’s skin, mobility, comfort, and cognition DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 22 Interpersonal Skills Essential skills used when working with others Determined by many things In a health care setting, refers to ability to get along while getting the job done DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 23 Interpersonal Skills Why are interpersonal skills important? DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 24 Interpersonal Skills: Nurse Aide’s Role When caring for residents – – – Empathize Anticipate needs Treat as unique individuals/honor requests – Display patience and tolerance – Be sensitive to moods and reactions Be respectful to family and understand concerns Maintain open, positive, and professional relationship with team Effectively communicate and work well with others DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 25 The Nurse Aide as Employee – Important Qualities Must act, behave, and function in a professional manner Must have an excellent work ethic A work ethic is… DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 26 Appearance NO HEARTS AT WORK Follows dress code Dresses neatly Wears appropriate shoes and… Wears clean undergarments in appropriate color and style DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 27 Appearance Covers permanent body art Maintains neat nails Maintains simple hairstyle and… Maintains excellent personal hygiene DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 28 Appearance Is my make-up too heavy? Wears clean stockings/socks Wears no jewelry in eyebrows, nose, lips, or tongue Flashes a warm/friendly smile and… Wears no heavy make-up DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 29 It takes 15 seconds to make a first impression…… DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 30 Attitude Patient/understanding Honest/trustworthy Conscientious/always tries to do the best Enthusiastic/enjoys job Courteous, considerate and respectful and… Cheerful DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 31 Attitude Dependable, responsible, accountable, tolerant, self-aware, and… Cares – really, really cares DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 32 Strive to be the best nurse aide you can be because the residents of North Carolina are depending on you DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 33 As a Nurse Aide… Understand requirements and maintain current listing on Nurse Aide I Registry Know what legally allowed to do Have concern for others and make lives happier and easier Look good DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 Jo Smith Nurse Aide 34 As a Nurse Aide… Show up for work Use sick time for sick time Honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay Show respect to boss Perform tasks delegated DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 35 As a Nurse Aide… Be gentle and kind Put self in other person’s shoes Be pleasant Respect others and their possessions Always try to do your best Do not be afraid to ask DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 36 To be a Nurse Aide – Nurse Aide’s Role p i s s o g t o Treat others with dignity n Be a team player o D Be careful and alert Be eager and excited going to work and… DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 about 37 To be a Nurse Aide – Nurse Aide’s Role Never lie, cheat, or steal Always seek the good in others Remain loyal to facility and employer Praise others and… I can’t believe she said that!!! Do not cuss or tell off-color jokes DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 38 If you are not sure what you are about to do is right, don’t do it…..it’s your conscience talking. “EAT HIM! EAT HIM!” “LET HIM GO! LET HIM GO!” 39 DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 Definition of a Team A group of people, with a common purpose, assigned tasks, and coordinated effort to get a job done DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 40 Team Members Work together and function as a whole Communicate Coordinate and share Receive team assignments to know what to do, what is expected and how to plan DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 41 Qualities of an Effective Team DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 42 Qualities of an Ineffective Team 43 DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 With a Strong Group Commitment, Members……. Feel strong sense of belonging Enjoy being with each other Ask each other for advice Seek and provide support in times of difficulty DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 44 With a Strong Group Commitment, Members……. Value each other and contribution Are motivated and want to do a good job Share good feelings openly Feel the goals of the group are important and achievable DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 45 GO TEAM WORKSHEET DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 46 The End DHSR/HCPR/CARE NAT I Curriculum - July 2013 47