Nursing Assistant I — Night Shift | $5K Commitment Incentive

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC, is hiring a Nursing Assistant I for Rex 7 East—an acute care/post-op unit on a full-time night shift. The role emphasizes direct and indirect patient care under RN/physician supervision, including vital signs, basic care, and safety.

The position requires NC Nursing Assistant I certification and BLS, with a preference for six months of experience. The team supports Bariatric post-op patients and operates onsite.

Qualifications

• Nursing Assistant I certification required or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal/written communication.
• Prefer six months of nursing assistant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and providers with examinations and procedures, and manage equipment and supplies.
• Support patients in psychiatric settings including safety, de-escalation, and family support.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information and report changes to RN/physician.
• Assist patients and families with admission, orientation, and discharge processes.
• Provide care per plan of care: vitals, wound care, ADLs, and related tasks.
• Provide indirect care: clean areas, restock, transport, and assist with new staff.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute learning materials.

Skills

Fluent in English

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification (NC DHHS)

BLS certification

Job description

UNC Health in Raleigh, NC, is hiring a Nursing Assistant I for Rex 7 East—an acute care/post-op unit on a full-time night shift. The role emphasizes direct and indirect patient care under RN/physician supervision, including vital signs, basic care, and safety.

The position requires NC Nursing Assistant I certification and BLS, with a preference for six months of experience. The team supports Bariatric post-op patients and operates onsite.