Nursing Assistant - PCU (Days)

Chatham Hospital Inc; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenoir Health in Kinston, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant I (NAI) to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living and ensuring patient comfort.

This full-time, onsite position offers a 36-hour weekly schedule, daytime shifts, and a starting pay range of $15.63–$17.98 per hour, with pay determined by experience and equity.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified by the NC Department of Facility Services as a NAI with BCLS certification.
• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills; understanding of patient care needs by age group.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a professional nurse.
• Assist patients with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, movement and linen changes.
• Maintain a positive image of the department and hospital when interacting with patients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Observation skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

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.

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: Progressive Care Uni

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:$15.63 - $17.98per 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.