Clinical Support Tech I - Ortho Care Aide (Onsite)

Nash UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5,000 Nursing Incentive

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to assist caregivers in patient care, transport, room setup, and clerical tasks on a 30-bed orthopedic unit (6 West). The role includes direct patient care, vital signs, and basic wound care under supervision, with emphasis on accurate charting and patient education.

This full-time position offers a $5,000 commitment incentive paid over two years and requires a high school diploma, BLS, and NC-registered NA I status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; higher-level degree may satisfy.
• Listed as a Nursing Assistant I by NC DHHS.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prior experience not required.
• Must be fluent in English and capable of developing computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, and procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Reviews patient care documentation and reports significant changes to a nurse or physician.
• Performs clerical tasks: organize workload, greet visitors, review and revise orders, answer calls, transcribe orders, maintain medical records, and conduct quality audits.
• Provides clinical support: clean work area, troubleshoot equipment, change linens, check inventory, transport patients and specimens, orient new staff.
• Provide direct personal care including bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation assistance, and measuring vital signs and weight.
• Reinforces patient teaching and distributes patient education materials.

Skills

English fluency

Clerical support

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant I certification

Job description

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to assist caregivers in patient care, transport, room setup, and clerical tasks on a 30-bed orthopedic unit (6 West). The role includes direct patient care, vital signs, and basic wound care under supervision, with emphasis on accurate charting and patient education.

This full-time position offers a $5,000 commitment incentive paid over two years and requires a high school diploma, BLS, and NC-registered NA I status.