Per Diem Nursing Assistant I — Cardiac Care Unit

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill seeks a Nursing Assistant I for the Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit. The role provides routine patient care under supervision, assisting with exams, procedures and daily living activities.

Responsibilities include patient observation, documentation, and support during admission, discharge, and education materials distribution. Per diem schedule and rotating shifts with on-site work.

Qualifications

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Able to develop basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, and procure equipment and supplies during emergencies.
• In psychiatric settings, aid patients in reality orientation and support therapy; de-escalate and assist with safety.
• Observe and document patient information and report changes to RN/physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Provide care per plan of care including vital signs, wound care, glucose checks, ROM, and other routine tasks.
• Provide direct personal care for activities of daily living.
• Support area operations: cleaning, restocking, transporting, and clerical tasks.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute materials.

Skills

English fluency

Basic computer skills

Education

Nursing Assistant I certification

BLS certification

Job description

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill seeks a Nursing Assistant I for the Heart and Vascular Progressive Care Unit. The role provides routine patient care under supervision, assisting with exams, procedures and daily living activities.

Responsibilities include patient observation, documentation, and support during admission, discharge, and education materials distribution. Per diem schedule and rotating shifts with on-site work.