ICU/PCU Nursing Assistant I — Critical Care Support

UNC Health; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for a Per Diem position on the Johnston Health 2nd Floor unit in Clayton, NC. You will provide routine direct and indirect patient care under supervision, supporting physicians and RNs in a high-acuity ICU/PCU environment with ACLS/PALS basics training and critical drips management.

This role emphasizes compassionate care and patient safety. The position requires NC Nursing Assistant I licensure and BLS, with a preference for six months of prior CNA

Qualifications

• Must be listed as Nursing Assistant I with NC DHHS.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prefer six months of nursing assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, and procure equipment and supplies during emergencies.
• In psychiatric settings, aid patients in reality orientation and participate in behavior modification plans/therapy.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information and report significant changes to RN/physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge from the clinical area.
• Provide care/treatments as outlined in plan of care: vitals, measurements, specimen collection, wound care, ROM, and basic tasks.
• Provide direct personal care for activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation).
• Provide indirect care: clean/stock area, transport supplies, train new staff, and perform routine clerical tasks.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute materials as requested.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

No formal education required

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for a Per Diem position on the Johnston Health 2nd Floor unit in Clayton, NC. You will provide routine direct and indirect patient care under supervision, supporting physicians and RNs in a high-acuity ICU/PCU environment with ACLS/PALS basics training and critical drips management.

This role emphasizes compassionate care and patient safety. The position requires NC Nursing Assistant I licensure and BLS, with a preference for six months of prior CNA