Behavioral Health Support Technician - Night Shift (Per Diem)

UNC Health; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care in Nash County, NC seeks a Nurse Assistant I to support patient care on the unit. The role includes transporting patients and equipment, setting up rooms, and assisting with a wide range of clerical and care tasks on the CPH East Unit.

Responsibilities cover assisting with examinations, patient safety, daily living activities, documentation, and patient education under supervision. Per diem, onsite, night schedule, with the licensed credentialing requirements noted.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Nurse Assistant I course as required by NC Board of Nursing.
• Current NC Health Care Personnel listing as active credential.
• Active NC driver's license and insurance to operate hospital vehicles.
• BCLS certification current.
• CPI certification required within 90 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and healthcare providers with routine examinations and procedures; procure equipment and supplies during emergencies.
• Aids patients in psychiatric settings with orientation, behavior modification, and informal support as needed.
• Observe, document and report changes in patient condition to nurse/physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge processes.
• Provide care per plan of care: vitals, measurements, specimen collection, wound care, ROM exercises, postural drainage, and basic support.
• Deliver direct personal care for activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility).
• Support unit operations: cleaning, stocking, sterilizing instruments, transporting items, assisting new staff and students, and routine clerical tasks.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute educational materials.

Education

Nurse Assistant I course

Job description

Nash UNC Health Care in Nash County, NC seeks a Nurse Assistant I to support patient care on the unit. The role includes transporting patients and equipment, setting up rooms, and assisting with a wide range of clerical and care tasks on the CPH East Unit.

Responsibilities cover assisting with examinations, patient safety, daily living activities, documentation, and patient education under supervision. Per diem, onsite, night schedule, with the licensed credentialing requirements noted.