Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg (Per Diem) - Night Shift

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); In loco; USD 21.531 - 24.769; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to support direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and moving patients.

This per diem onsite role is in Kinston, night shift, with a pay range of $15.63-$17.98 per hour. The position emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork within the Medical/Surgical Unit.

Competenze

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• BCLS Certification.
• Certified by the NC Dept of Facility Services as a NAI.

Mansioni

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming and moving patients.
• Maintain a positive image of the department and hospital through courteous interactions.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Formazione

High school graduate or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

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 NAI is responsible for administering direct patient care and performing other duties deemed necessary to insure optimal patient care, under the direction and supervision of a professional nurse. The NAI performs duties, such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, or moving patients or changing linens.

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.

Qualifications

Other information:

Education Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Professional Experience Requirement

• None required.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

• 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: Medical/Surgical Uni
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Salary Range: $15.63 - $17.98 per 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.