ER Care Aide: Rapid Patient Support & Vital Signs

UNC Health Careers; Woodridge (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Nash Hospitals in North Carolina seeks a Nursing Assistant I to join the NGH Emergency Room team. You will provide routine direct and indirect patient care under RN/MD supervision in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, NC Nursing Assistant I license, BLS certification, and at least 6 months of relevant experience. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are essential. This is a full-time onsite role with a day schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Nursing Assistant I certification with North Carolina DHHS is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Six (6) months of relevant nursing assistant experience recommended.
• Fluent in English and able to develop basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures.
• Aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, and provides informal support.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information and report changes promptly.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provide care, measurements, wound care, and ROM exercises as outlined in plan of care.
• Provide direct personal care for activities of daily living.
• Perform indirect care tasks including cleaning, stocking, and supporting staff.
• Reinforce and document patient education provided by nursing staff.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

UNC Health Nash Hospitals in North Carolina seeks a Nursing Assistant I to join the NGH Emergency Room team. You will provide routine direct and indirect patient care under RN/MD supervision in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, NC Nursing Assistant I license, BLS certification, and at least 6 months of relevant experience. Strong English communication and basic computer skills are essential. This is a full-time onsite role with a day schedule.