Nursing Assistant

UNC REX Healthcare; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care is seeking a Nurse Aide I (NAI) to provide direct patient care under supervision at the Ip Rehab Facility in Lenoir, NC on a per diem basis. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living and mobility needs for patients, while maintaining safety and quality care.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and NAI certification with BCLS, strong interpersonal and observational abilities, and the ability to work with diverse age groups in a

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI. BCLS Certification.
• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential.
• Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care services and interpersonal interactions to project a positive image of the department.
• Assist with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, or moving patients and changing linens.
• Collaborate with health care team to ensure friendly, helpful and courteous patient contact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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:
The NAI is responsible for administering direct patient care and performing other duties deemed necessary to insure optimal patient care, under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse. The NAI performs duties, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, or moving patients or changing linens.

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. Ensures that contacts with other health care members is friendly helpful and courteous.
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Other information:
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• None required.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI. BCLS 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 blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other hazards, such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards based on the departments. Possible exposure to conditions, such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Standing, sitting, walking and working throughout the shift. Lifting, pulling, turning and pushing patients daily. Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment. Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Ip Rehab Facility

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

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.