Nursing Assistant I – MPCU Caregiver (Per Diem)

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

Job summary

UNC Health’s Medicine Progressive Care Unit is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to join a 24-bed intermediate care unit in Chapel Hill. The role provides routine patient care under RN/physician supervision, and supports admissions, procedures, and routine tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold NC Nursing Assistant I certification, BLS, and English fluency. Per diem shifts with rotating schedules are available onsite, offering exposure to a variety of medical patients and

Qualifications

• Must be Certified Nursing Assistant I in NC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Prefer six (6) months of Nursing Assistant experience.
• Fluent in English and able to develop basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and healthcare providers with routine examinations and procedures, and procure equipment during emergencies.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information; promptly report changes to a nurse or physician.
• Provide direct personal care including bathing, dressing, feeding and assistance with ambulation.
• Support patient and family during admission, orientation and discharge; reinforce teaching provided by nurses.

Skills

Fluent in English

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification

Job description

UNC Health’s Medicine Progressive Care Unit is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to join a 24-bed intermediate care unit in Chapel Hill. The role provides routine patient care under RN/physician supervision, and supports admissions, procedures, and routine tasks in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Ideal candidates hold NC Nursing Assistant I certification, BLS, and English fluency. Per diem shifts with rotating schedules are available onsite, offering exposure to a variety of medical patients and