Nursing Assistant I: Med/Surg Care & Patient Support

UNC Health; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Eden, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to join the 2nd Floor Nurse unit. This full-time, onsite role offers a night schedule, 36 hours per week, and a pay range reflecting local standards.

You will work under supervision to provide routine care, assist with examinations, document patient information, and support patients and families through admission and discharge processes. Training, BLS certification, and NC Nursing Assistant I licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Able to develop basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and health care providers with routine examinations and procedures.
• Aids patients in reality orientation in psychiatric settings and participates in behavior modification plans.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information and report changes to nurse/physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provide care including vital signs, specimen collection, wound care, ROM, postural drainage, and patient/family interactions.
• Provide direct personal care for activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation).
• Assist with indirect care: cleaning, linens, restocking, sterilizing, transporting, and orientation of staff.
• Reinforce instruction and distribute patient education materials.

Skills

English language

Basic computer skills

Job description

UNC Health in Eden, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to join the 2nd Floor Nurse unit. This full-time, onsite role offers a night schedule, 36 hours per week, and a pay range reflecting local standards.

You will work under supervision to provide routine care, assist with examinations, document patient information, and support patients and families through admission and discharge processes. Training, BLS certification, and NC Nursing Assistant I licensure are required.