Nursing Assistant I, Intermediate Care MPCU

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the Medicine Progressive Care Unit. The role provides routine direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in a 24-bed unit recognized for Beacon Excellence.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, patient observation, basic care, vital signs, and patient education delivery. Per diem schedule and rotating shifts with on-site work, requiring English fluency and

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant I certification required by NC DHHS.
• BLS certification required.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Basic computer skills expected for charting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, and procure equipment during emergencies.
• In psychiatric settings, assist with reality orientation and behavior modification plans, de-escalation, and patient/family support.
• Observe and document patient information, reporting significant changes to RN/MD.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge processes.
• Provide care/treatments per plan of care, including vital signs, specimen collection, wound care, ROM, and postural drainage.
• Provide direct personal care for activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation).
• Support unit operations: cleaning, stocking, transporting, orienting new staff/students, and routine clerical tasks.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute educational materials as directed.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification (NC)

BLS Certification

6 months nursing assistant experience

Job description

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the Medicine Progressive Care Unit. The role provides routine direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician in a 24-bed unit recognized for Beacon Excellence.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, patient observation, basic care, vital signs, and patient education delivery. Per diem schedule and rotating shifts with on-site work, requiring English fluency and