Nursing Assistant II - Patient Care & Observation

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ECU Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant II at ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina. This role performs direct patient care under supervision of licensed nurses, with duties including observation, documentation, and participation in unit activities.

The position requires active NAI and NAII listings, AHA HeartSaver certification, and de-escalation training, with full-time night shifts and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is preferred or higher.
• Active NAI listing with NC Department of Health & Human Services is required.
• Active NAII listing with North Carolina Board of Nursing is required.
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver or higher certification is required.
• De-escalation training (non-violent crisis intervention or equivalent) required or to be completed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quality improvement activities, problem solving, data collection, infection control and cost-saving efforts.
• Attends staff development programs and participates in orientation of new staff and students as delegated by supervising RN.
• Follows hospital/unit policies and maintains required licensure/certification.
• Builds interpersonal relations, communicates effectively, and supports teamwork while using chain of command appropriately.
• Contributes to unit goals and helps in cost-effective use of equipment and supplies.
• Under supervision of a licensed nurse, assists in providing direct patient care and completes delegated tasks as per NC state regulations.
• With appropriate training, may perform duties such as EKGs, phlebotomy, venipuncture, admission, transport, and discharge assistance.
• Monitors patients for escalating behaviors and communicates with the care team; documents accurately in the medical record.

Education

High School or GED

Active NAI listing (NC DHHS)

Active NAII listing (NC Board of Nursing)

American Heart Association HeartSaver or higher

De-escalation training

Job description

ECU Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant II at ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina. This role performs direct patient care under supervision of licensed nurses, with duties including observation, documentation, and participation in unit activities.

The position requires active NAI and NAII listings, AHA HeartSaver certification, and de-escalation training, with full-time night shifts and weekend rotation.