Nursing Assistant II - Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift)

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston, NC is hiring a Nursing Assistant II for the Progressive Care Unit. This full-time role (36 hours per week) requires night shifts and direct patient care to support optimal patient outcomes.

Education includes a high school diploma and NC NAII certification with BCLS; strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for high-quality patient interaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• NC Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant program (NAII).
• BCLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients and families.
• Maintain a friendly, courteous demeanor with health care team members.
• Project a positive image of the department and hospital.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Patient care understanding

Education

High school diploma

Nursing Assistant certification (NC NAII)

BCLS Certification

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.

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

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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of North Carolina (NC) Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant course.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• 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 REQUIREMENT

• 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: Progressive Care Unit

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:$17.23 - $19.82per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night 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.