Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift)

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.; Kinston (NC); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UNC Lenoir Health Care is seeking a Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living and basic patient care tasks to ensure optimal comfort and safety for patients.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold valid BCLS and NC NAI certifications. This is a night shift position offering onsite work in Kinston, NC, with the usual workplace safety protocols in place.

Qualifikationen

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• No professional experience required.
• BCLS Certification and NC NAI certification required.

Aufgaben

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a professional nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living (feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, linens).
• Maintain positive, courteous interactions with patients and other health care team members.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Observation skills

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

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

Other information:
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: 0.90

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: 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.