Nursing Assistant - PCU (Days)

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); Sur place; USD 21 531 - 24 769; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary ($15.63 - $17.98 per hour)

Standard Hours: 36.00 hours per week

Day job schedule

Résumé du poste

UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Nurse Aide I (NAI) to provide essential patient care under the supervision of nurses. Responsibilities include assisting with daily personal care tasks, ensuring a positive environment for patients and families.

This role requires a high school diploma and certification from the N. C. Department of Facility Services. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers a work schedule of 36 hours per week, primarily onsite.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential.
• Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages.
• Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI.

Responsabilités

• Administer direct patient care under supervision of a professional nurse.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility of patients.
• Ensure positive interactions with patients and families.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Formation

High school graduate or equivalent

Outils

Safe-Patient Handling equipment

Description du poste

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.

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 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.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $15.63 - $17.98 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location: US:NC:Kinston

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.