Compassionate Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Teamwork

ECU Health; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in direct patient care and monitoring on a designated unit. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork within the NC NAI framework.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, NAI listing, HeartSaver certification, and de-escalation training with a 90-day completion window if needed. The position pays hourly in a hospital setting with benefits typical of ECU Health campuses.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required or preferred.
• NAI listing with NC Department of Health and Human Services required.
• Current HeartSaver or higher certification required.
• De-escalation training must be completed within 90 days if not current.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing direct patient care under supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Participate in unit goals and cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
• Monitor patients and escalate risk to the nurse as needed.
• Maintain patient records and handoffs according to workflows.

Education

High School or GED

NAI listing with NC DHHS

HeartSaver or higher certification

De-escalation training

Job description

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support licensed nurses in direct patient care and monitoring on a designated unit. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork within the NC NAI framework.

Required are a High School diploma or GED, NAI listing, HeartSaver certification, and de-escalation training with a 90-day completion window if needed. The position pays hourly in a hospital setting with benefits typical of ECU Health campuses.