Nursing Assistant - Progressive Care Unit (Night Shift)

Kappa Alpha PSI Fraternity, Inc.; Kinston (NC); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lenoir HealthCare in Kinston, NC seeks an NAI to provide direct patient care under supervision in the Progressive Care Unit. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain patient comfort, and support the nursing team in delivering safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and NC NAI certification; BCLS is required. Prior experience is not necessary, but strong communication and teamwork are essential for this role.

Qualifikationen

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI. BCLS Certification.
• No professional experience required.
• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential.

Aufgaben

• Administers direct patient care including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming or moving patients and changing linens.
• Maintains a positive image of the department through professional interactions with patients and health care team members.
• Performs duties under supervision to support optimal patient care.

Kenntnisse

NAI responsibilities

Patient care

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.