Cardiac Stepdown Nursing Assistant I – Night Shift

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health's Rex Healthcare unit in Raleigh seeks a Nursing Assistant I for the CV Stepdown 6HV unit. Join a 36-hour weekly schedule, onsite, night shift, with strong patient care under RN supervision.

You will assist with exams, monitor vital signs, help with daily activities, document patient information, and support families. CNAs with BLS certification are encouraged; six months of CNA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language and basic computer skills are required.
• Six months nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Nursing Assistant I licensure in NC is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, and procure equipment during emergencies.
• Assist in psychiatric settings with patient orientation, behavior support, de-escalation, and milieu activities.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information and report changes to RN/physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provide care/treatments per care plan including vital signs, wound care, and ADLs.
• Provide direct personal care for activities of daily living as outlined in the care plan.
• Perform indirect care duties such as cleaning, stocking, and clerical tasks.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute educational materials.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer skills

Communication skills

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

UNC Health's Rex Healthcare unit in Raleigh seeks a Nursing Assistant I for the CV Stepdown 6HV unit. Join a 36-hour weekly schedule, onsite, night shift, with strong patient care under RN supervision.

You will assist with exams, monitor vital signs, help with daily activities, document patient information, and support families. CNAs with BLS certification are encouraged; six months of CNA experience preferred.