Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - 36h/wk, Rotating Shifts

UNC Health; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Careers is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The role supports routine patient care under supervision, with day and night rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Location is on-site with a standard 36-hour week and a 12-hour shift pattern. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, psychiatric support, vital signs, and daily living activities, plus patient and family orientation and discharge support.

Qualifications

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Basic computer skills.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, and procure equipment during emergencies.
• Assist in psychiatric setting: support therapy, de-escalation, and patient safety.
• Observe, document patient information, and report changes to RN/physician.
• Assist patients and families with admission, orientation, and discharge.
• Perform vital signs, specimen collection, wound care; assist with daily living activities.
• Provide direct personal care for activities of daily living.
• Maintain work area and restock supplies; orient new staff and students.
• Reinforce patient education and distribute materials.

Skills

Fluent in English

Basic computer skills

Education

Education not required

Job description

UNC Health Careers is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The role supports routine patient care under supervision, with day and night rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.

Location is on-site with a standard 36-hour week and a 12-hour shift pattern. Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, psychiatric support, vital signs, and daily living activities, plus patient and family orientation and discharge support.