Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 20,512 - 23,598; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Carolina seeks a Nursing Assistant Intern (NAI) responsible for administering direct patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse. Duties include assisting with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, and grooming patients. Applicants must be high school graduates, certified by the N.C. Department of Facility Services, with good communication and interpersonal skills. This full-time position requires onsite work in a progressive care unit, offering a competitive hourly wage ranging from $14.89 to $17.13.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential.
• Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups.

Responsibilities

• Administer direct patient care and assist with daily activities.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients and families.
• Ensure friendly and courteous communication with healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI

BCLS Certification

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.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• None required.
• Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI. BCLS Certification.
• 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: $14.89 - $17.13 per 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: No