Nursing Assistant - Day shift

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 21,531 - 24,769; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse in Kinston, NC. The role requires assisting with daily living activities, including feeding, grooming, and moving patients. Candidates must be high school graduates, hold BCLS Certification, and be certified by the N.C. Department of Facility Services. This full-time position offers 36 hours per week and comes with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $15.63 to $17.98.

Qualifications

• Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a Nursing Assistant I.
• BCLS Certification required.
• Understanding of patient care needs for various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer direct patient care under supervision.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, grooming, and moving patients.
• Ensure positive interactions with patients and families.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Be part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

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.

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.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
• Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
• Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Uni
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Salary Range: $15.63 - $17.98 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices