Cardiac Care Nursing Assistant I - Per Diem

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for a Per Diem role in the Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit (HVPCU). The unit handles intermediate acuity cases, including post-procedure care for cardiac catheterizations and electrophysiology interventions.

Provides routine patient care under supervision, with duties including vital signs, assistance with daily living activities, and support for patients and families during admission and discharge.

Qualifications

• Fluent in spoken and written English; able to use basic computer systems.
• Nursing Assistant I certification per NC DHHS and BLS certification required.
• Prefer six months of nursing assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine examinations and procedures and procure equipment during emergencies.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN/physician supervision on an 18-bed unit.
• Observe, document patient information and promptly report changes to the nurse or physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provide care/treatments per plan of care including vital signs, basic wound care, feeding and daily living activities.
• Perform indirect care duties such as cleaning, stocking, transporting, and supporting new staff.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute educational materials as directed.

Skills

English fluency

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification (NC DHHS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for a Per Diem role in the Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit (HVPCU). The unit handles intermediate acuity cases, including post-procedure care for cardiac catheterizations and electrophysiology interventions.

Provides routine patient care under supervision, with duties including vital signs, assistance with daily living activities, and support for patients and families during admission and discharge.