Nursing Assistant I - 7th Floor Progressive Care Unit

UNC Health; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne UNC Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on the 7th Floor Telemetry. The role supports adult patients with cardiac and general medical conditions, providing basic nursing skills under RN/LPN supervision.

Responsibilities include vital signs, personal care, feeding assistance, and accurate documentation. Prior experience preferred; NC CNA I registry and BLS certification required; on-site night shifts with a 36-hour week.

Qualifications

• Completion of state approved Level I Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; any higher education will supersede.
• Current listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I registry.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care according to unit standards.
• Measures vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure.
• Assists with bathing, nutrition, and personal care tasks.
• Assists with elimination needs and specimen collection as directed.
• Documents care accurately and communicates with the RN/LPN.
• Maintains infection control practices and a safe environment.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nurse Aide I training

High School Diploma or equivalent

NC Nurse Aide I registry

Tools

Epic/EMR

Job description

Description

The Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at UNC Wayne is a specialized 28 bed unit. This unit primarily serves adult patients, ages 18 and up, dealing with a range of acute and chronic cardiac diseases as well as medical/surgical conditions. Our patient population includes individuals requiring continuous cardiac monitoring for non-critical issues, as well as those managing cardiac arrhythmias and other serious complications of cardiovascular disease. Common diagnoses treated in the PCU include Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), NSTEMI, and pre/post cardiac procedures like cardiac catheterizations and pacemaker placement. The PCU bridges the gap between the ICU and medical-surgical units by providing continuous monitoring and frequent nursing assessments and interventions.

Summary

The Nursing Assistant I performs basic nursing skills, personal care activities, and other tasks as delegated by and under the supervision of the RN/LPN as defined by the NC Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care which may include but is not limited to the following:
• Measures vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, etc.
• Provides personal care such as bathing, mouth care, skin care, hair care, nail care, bed making, and dressing/undressing
• Assists with nutritional needs of patients by performing tasks such as preparing patients for meal time and feeding patients when needed
• Assist patients with elimination needs through tasks such as use of bedpan/urinal, bowel/bladder training, collection of specimens, and perineal/catheter care
• Measure height and weight
• Measure and record intake and output.
• Accurately documents patient care as provided and according to unit specific standards.
• Promotes effective communication between patients, teammates, physicians, and visitors.
• Promptly reports abnormal vital signs and changes in the patient’s condition to the primary nurse or charge nurse
• Communicates pertinent patient information during handoff report to other teammates
• Communicates patient or family questions or concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensures teamwork by demonstrating cooperative, constructive, and problem solving interactions.
• Accepts delegated tasks and assignments that are within their scope of practice
• Seeks help when needed and provides help to others when available.
• Ensures a safe, clean, and orderly environment for self, patients, and teammates.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when turning/repositioning; transferring; assisting with ambulation; range of motion exercises; and using lifts, beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs
• Ensures patient safety through utilizing items such as side rails, call bells, and mitts/restraints
• Follows proper infection control techniques which include items such as handwashing, isolation techniques, and standard precautions.
• Responds appropriately and promptly in emergency situations.
• Recognizes signs and symptoms of distress and promptly notifies appropriate personnel
• Obtains needed supplies/equipment in a timely manner
• Participates in CPR or other needed emergency care within their scope of practice.
• Provides assistance and customer service to patients and visitors.
• Strives to develop rapport and trust with patients and visitors
• Adheres to behavior expectations and utilizes Carolina Care techniques
• Provides blameless apology and works toward resolution of patient/visitor concerns.

Other Information

Education

• Completion of state approved Level I Nurse Aide training and competency evaluation program or its equivalent.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, any higher education from an accredited college will supersede this requirement.

Licensure

• Current Listing on the North Carolina Nurse Aide I registry.
• Certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.

Experience

At least one year in a health care setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to provide excellent patient and customer care to all patients and their visitors as well as internal and external teammates.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Able to learn new software rapidly. Knowledge of Epic/EMR is helpful.

Valid NC Driver’s License

No

If driving a Wayne UNC Vehicle, must be 21 years old and MVR must be approved by Risk Management.

Identifiers

NUR-748

01.6013.NUR-748.P/T

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Wayne Health
• Entity: Wayne UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: 7th Floor Telemetry
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Night Job
• Location of Job: WAYNE MED
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.