Cardiac Care Nursing Assistant I – Night Shift, $5k Incentive

UNC Health Careers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nursing incentive program

Commitment incentive of $5,000

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide routine direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The position offers a night schedule and requires a valid Nursing Assistant I certification with BLS.

Hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $24.66, with a 36-hour work week and on-site assignment. The role emphasizes compassionate patient support and teamwork within the Rex 7 HV/Cardiac Unit.

Qualifications

• Must be listed as Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prefer six months of nursing assistant experience.
• Fluent in English and able to develop basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, and procure equipment and supplies during emergencies.
• In psychiatric settings, aid patients in reality orientation, support therapy, de-escalate patients, and assist in patient and family education.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information and promptly report significant changes to a nurse or physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge from clinical areas.
• Provide direct personal care for activities of daily living and assist with ambulation and routine tasks.
• Maintain unit readiness by restocking supplies, transporting items, and assisting with orientation of new staff.

Skills

Fluent in English

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification (NC)

Job description

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide routine direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. The position offers a night schedule and requires a valid Nursing Assistant I certification with BLS.

Hourly pay ranges from $18.00 to $24.66, with a 36-hour work week and on-site assignment. The role emphasizes compassionate patient support and teamwork within the Rex 7 HV/Cardiac Unit.