Emergency Department Technician - NA II (7 am - 7 pm)

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health’s Lenoir Health Care department in Kinston, NC seeks a Nurse Assistant II to provide patient care in the Emergency Department under Licensed Nursing Staff supervision. You will perform EKGs and phlebotomy as needed within the scope of NA II, delivering compassionate care to diverse patients.

Qualified applicants should have a NC NA II certification, a high school diploma, and BLS. Prior healthcare experience is preferred; usual hours are 36 per week, on-site day shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Nursing Assistant II course (North Carolina Board of Nursing approved).
• On-the-job training for EKG and phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the ED.
• Perform EKGs and phlebotomy as needed.
• Maintain positive interactions with patients and health care staff.
• Ensure safe, compassionate care in line with department standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant II course (NC Board of Nursing)

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Provides patient care in the ED as delegated by the Licensed Nursing Staff. Performs EKGs and phlebotomy as needed in the department within the scope of the NA II.

Responsibilities

Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Insures that contacts with other health care members are friendly, helpful, and courteous.

Education Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of North Carolina Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant II course. Completes the EKG and phlebotomy on the job training.

Professional Experience Requirement

Two years of health care experience preferred.

Licensure/Registration/Certification

Certified by the State Board of Nursing as a NA II, and BLS certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements

Good interpersonal, communication, and observation skills are essential. Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups.

Work Environment

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other infectious diseases. Exposure to chemicals utilized to clean and disinfect equipment.

Physical Requirements

Working and standing throughout the shift. Lifting, pulling, turning, and pushing patients daily.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
• Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
• Organization Unit: Emergency Dept
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Salary Range: $16.41 - $18.87 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.