Cardiac Unit Nursing Assistant - Night Shift

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

Job summary

UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Nursing Assistant I to provide routine direct and indirect patient care under supervision on the Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit. The role includes vital signs, med prep assistance, and patient/family support, with on-site night shifts.

Qualified applicants will have NC Nursing Assistant I certification, BLS, and prefer 6 months of experience. Excellent English communication and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in verbal and written English language and able to develop basic computer skills.
• Licensure/Certification: Nursing Assistant I with NC DHHS and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
• In psychiatric setting, aid patients in reality orientation, participate in behavior modification plans/therapy, provide informal support therapy to patients/families, provide verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aid in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitate age-appropriate play for children, and monitor the milieu activities to meet emotional and safety needs.
• Observes, collects, and documents patient information and reports significant changes to a nurse or physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provide care including vital signs, wound care, glucose checks, and daily living activities.
• Provide direct personal care for activities of daily living.
• Indirect care: cleaning, stocking, sterilizing instruments, transporting, orientation of new staff, and light clerical duties.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute materials.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification

Job description

UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Nursing Assistant I to provide routine direct and indirect patient care under supervision on the Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit. The role includes vital signs, med prep assistance, and patient/family support, with on-site night shifts.

Qualified applicants will have NC Nursing Assistant I certification, BLS, and prefer 6 months of experience. Excellent English communication and basic computer skills are required.