Nursing Assistant (NA) - Home Health/Hospice

ECU Health; Greenville (NC); Remote; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join their team in delivering exceptional patient care. This role involves working under the supervision of licensed nurses and may include monitoring patients in designated units. With a focus on compassionate care, the position requires relevant certifications and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient service. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers great benefits, all while making a significant impact in the lives of patients across eastern North Carolina.

Benefits

Great Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a comparable facility or successful completion of challenge exam.
• Current HeartSaver certification and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform responsibilities under the direction of a licensed nurse.
• Monitor assigned patients in the Observer Role as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

De-escalation Techniques

Communication Skills

Education

NA I Certification

American Heart Association HeartSaver Certification

Job description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Home Health and Hospice

ECU Health provides home health and hospice care in 20 counties across eastern North Carolina. Services are coordinated from offices in Ahoskie, Greenville, Kenansville, Washington and Windsor. In addition, ECU Health operates the Service League of Greenville Inpatient Hospice, an 8-bed facility for patients who require a higher level of hospice care than can be provided at home.

Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Functions within the framework of the NAI listing granted by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Practices within the philosophy and goals of patient care services. In addition, the Nursing Assistant may be utilized in the Observer Role responsible for monitoring one or more assigned patients on a designated unit for a specified time period.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience in a comparable facility can only be substituted for NA I course by successful completion of challenge exam acceptable to the NC Department of Health and Human Services is required.
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver certification is required.
• De-escalation training (Non-violent crisis intervention or other de-escalation program adopted by ECU Health). If not current at the time of hire must complete within 90 days of employment and maintain without lapse during employment.

Preferred Requirements

• 1+ years prior experience in acute hospital
• 1+ years prior experience in skilled care/nursing home
• 1+ years prior experience in home health

Clinical Ladder

Other Information

Location: Remote - Kenansville area

Shift: Days - Monday-Friday

Hours: Full-Time (8am-5pm)

Weekends: No

On-Call: No

Great Benefits!!!

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Brandon Peppers, Associate Recruiter

ECH Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [e-mail]