Nursing Assistant

UNC Health; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with daily activities, monitor patient needs, and help ensure comfort and safety for patients across shifts.

This role requires good interpersonal, communication and observation skills, with a focus on patient care across developmental stages. Ability to stand, walk and assist with lifting, and to work on-site at Lenoir Health Care with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified by NC Department of Facility Services as a NAI and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, or moving patients and changing linens.
• Provide care to patients and families while maintaining a positive image of the department and hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Patient care understanding by age

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: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

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.