Nursing Assistant II - ICU (Day Shift)

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston, NC is seeking a NAII to provide direct patient care and support the clinical team. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and BCLS certification, with no prior experience required.

You will work onsite in CCU as part of UNC Lenoir Health Care, contributing to patient care and team collaboration. The position is full-time (36 hours/week) with day shifts, and pay ranges from $17.23 to $19.82 per hour, determined by experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential.
• Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer direct patient care and perform duties necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
• Serve patients and families with a positive, courteous and helpful demeanor while coordinating with other health care team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The NAII is responsible for administering direct patient care and performing other duties deemed necessary to insure optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

Patients and families are served in providing direct patient care services. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Ensures that contacts with other health care members is friendly helpful and courteous.

Other Information

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent.

Experience

None required

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Certified by the N. C. State Board of Nursing as a NAII. Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI. BCLS Certification.

Other Skills And Qualifications

Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential. Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to blood borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and other infectious diseases requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other hazards, such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards based on the departments. Possible exposure to conditions, such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Physical Requirements

Standing, sitting, walking and working throughout the shift. Lifting, pulling, turning and pushing patients daily. Ability to use appropriate Safe-Patient Handling equipment. Visual acuity, auditory and verbal skills necessary. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
• Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
• Organization Unit: CCU
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Salary Range: $17.23 - $19.82 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.