Cardiac Care Nursing Assistant I - 24h Part-Time

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is hiring a Nursing Assistant I for the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit (CTCCU). The role supports nurses in caring for critically ill cardiothoracic patients on a 24-hour week schedule with rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

The position is onsite and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include routine direct care, assisting with examinations, monitoring vital signs, and supporting patients and families

Qualifications

• Fluent in verbal and written English language.
• Able to develop basic computer skills.
• Nursing Assistant I license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers with routine examinations and procedures, and procure equipment and supplies during emergencies.
• Aids patients in reality orientation and supports through admission, care, and discharge processes.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information and report changes to nurse/doctor.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care including vital signs, wound care, and activities of daily living.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute educational materials as directed.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is hiring a Nursing Assistant I for the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit (CTCCU). The role supports nurses in caring for critically ill cardiothoracic patients on a 24-hour week schedule with rotating 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.

The position is onsite and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include routine direct care, assisting with examinations, monitoring vital signs, and supporting patients and families