Nursing Assistant — Direct Patient Care (Night)

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Nursing Assistant I (NAI) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. You will perform daily living activities, help with mobility, and support patient comfort while upholding professional care standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient dignity, safe transfers, and effective communication with patients and families. This full-time, night-shift role is onsite at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• BCLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a professional nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living for patients.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety and maintain a positive department image.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and linen changes as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Patient care knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina seeks a Nursing Assistant I (NAI) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. You will perform daily living activities, help with mobility, and support patient comfort while upholding professional care standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient dignity, safe transfers, and effective communication with patients and families. This full-time, night-shift role is onsite at UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston.