Nursing Assistant I – Neuro Unit, 5West | Day Shift

UNC Health; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for Rex 5 West, a 30-bed neuroscience unit with a 4-bed step-down. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under supervision, with opportunities to work in a high-performing team that supported UNC REX's stroke center certification.

Qualified applicants will have Nursing Assistant I certification and BLS; six months of nursing assistant experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures.
• Support in psychiatric settings with patient orientation, behavior modification, de-escalation, and milieu care.
• Observe and document patient information, report changes to RN/physician.
• Assist patients and families with admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provide routine care: vital signs, measurements, wound care, ROM, etc.
• Assist with activities of daily living and housekeeping tasks.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute educational materials.

Skills

Fluent in English

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification

BLS certification

Job description

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for Rex 5 West, a 30-bed neuroscience unit with a 4-bed step-down. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under supervision, with opportunities to work in a high-performing team that supported UNC REX's stroke center certification.

Qualified applicants will have Nursing Assistant I certification and BLS; six months of nursing assistant experience preferred.