Nursing Assistant I: Patient Care & Support

UNC Health; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Lenoir, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to assist in delivering patient care. You will support clinicians, transport patients and equipment, manage room setups, and perform a range of clerical tasks within the unit.

The role includes personal care tasks, vital signs, and basic nursing duties as outlined in the care plan. No prior experience required; HS diploma or GED and BLS are required, with on-site work schedule and day shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• Capability to develop computer skills if not competent.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies.
• Critically reviews patient care documentation and reports significant changes to a nurse or physician.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks including organizing workload, greeting visitors, researching information for nurses/physicians, reviewing and revising orders, answering calls, transcribing orders, and maintaining medical records.
• Provides clinical support such as clearing work areas, maintaining equipment, troubleshooting software/hardware, changing linens, stocking supplies, transporting patients and supplies, and orienting new staff.
• Provides direct personal care to patients (bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation), records vital signs, and may perform specimen collection and basic procedures.
• Reinforces teaching to patients and distributes education materials.

Skills

English fluency

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant I certification

Job description

UNC Health in Caldwell Memorial Hospital, Lenoir, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to assist in delivering patient care. You will support clinicians, transport patients and equipment, manage room setups, and perform a range of clerical tasks within the unit.

The role includes personal care tasks, vital signs, and basic nursing duties as outlined in the care plan. No prior experience required; HS diploma or GED and BLS are required, with on-site work schedule and day shifts.