Nursing Assistant I — Geriatric & Psychiatric Care (36h)

UNC Health; North Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Orientation schedule

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Nursing Assistant I to join the 4 Neurosciences unit (Geriatric, Crisis Stabilization, and Perinatal Psychiatry). The role is full-time, 36 hours weekly across three 12-hour shifts, with rotating days and nights, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care under RN/physician supervision, assisting with procedures, documentation, patient education, and support for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Preferred six (6) months nursing assistant experience.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with hospital systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures.
• Provide care in psychiatric settings, including de-escalation and patient support.
• Observe, document and report changes in patient condition to nurse/physician.
• Assist with admission, orientation and discharge processes for patients and families.

Skills

English fluency

Nursing assistant experience

Basic computer skills

Job description

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Nursing Assistant I to join the 4 Neurosciences unit (Geriatric, Crisis Stabilization, and Perinatal Psychiatry). The role is full-time, 36 hours weekly across three 12-hour shifts, with rotating days and nights, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities include direct and indirect patient care under RN/physician supervision, assisting with procedures, documentation, patient education, and support for patients and families.