Nursing Assistant - PCU (nights)

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

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston is seeking a Nursing Aide to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse. This full-time night role involves assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing, and grooming patients. The ideal candidate must be a high school graduate, certified as a Nursing Aide by the N.C. Department of Facility Services, and possess good communication and observation skills.

Exposure to various health risks is part of the job. Join our committed team at UNC Lenoir Health Care to support patients in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI.
• BCLS Certification required.
• Ability to handle physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Administer direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
• Assist in feeding, bathing, dressing, and grooming patients.
• Conduct interpersonal relationships positively within the healthcare team.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Understanding of patient care needs

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

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.

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: 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.