Nursing Assistant - PCU (Days)

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 21,531 - 24,769; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is hiring a Nursing Assistant for the Progressive Care Unit in Kinston, NC. This full-time role involves providing direct patient care under nursing supervision, including feeding and moving patients. Candidates must have a high school diploma and certifications as a NAI and BCLS. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with an understanding of developmental patient care needs. Join a dedicated team committed to community health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Certified by the N.C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI.
• BCLS Certification required.
• Understanding of patient care needs for various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to patients and families.
• Conduct interpersonal relationships that project a positive image.
• Ensure friendly and helpful contacts with healthcare members.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Nursing Assistant - PCU (Days) at UNC Health

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

• Provide direct patient care services to patients and families.
• Conduct interpersonal relationships in a manner that projects a positive image of the department and hospital.
• Ensure that contacts with other health care members are friendly, helpful, and courteous.

Qualifications

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 use of protective equipment; exposure to other hazards such as radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards based on 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.

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: $15.63 - $17.98 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)
• Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location: US:NC:Kinston
• Exempt From Overtime: 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.