Nursing Assistant I, CTCCU – Per Diem Rotating Shifts

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit (CTCCU) in Chapel Hill. This Per Diem/at-will position requires a minimum of 24 hours per month with rotating day and night shifts (12-hour blocks).

The CTCCU is a 40-bed Beacon Award unit in the state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital, delivering expert care for cardiothoracic and vascular patients and coordinating admissions, procedures, transfers, and discharges 24/7.

Qualifications

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Six months nursing assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures.
• Aid in patient orientation, behavior management, and care in psychiatric settings.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information and report significant changes to a nurse or physician.
• Provide admission, orientation, and discharge support to patients and families.
• Provide direct personal care including activities of daily living as outlined in the care plan.
• Maintain clean work areas, restock supplies, and transport patients, samples, and instruments.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute educational materials.
• Document patient understanding of instructions.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I licensure (NC DHHS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

UNC Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Critical Care Unit (CTCCU) in Chapel Hill. This Per Diem/at-will position requires a minimum of 24 hours per month with rotating day and night shifts (12-hour blocks).

The CTCCU is a 40-bed Beacon Award unit in the state-of-the-art North Carolina Surgical Hospital, delivering expert care for cardiothoracic and vascular patients and coordinating admissions, procedures, transfers, and discharges 24/7.