Nursing Assistant

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. LENOIR 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. 01.6200.3402 Job Details Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Ip Rehab Facility Work Type: Per Diem Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Night Job Location of Job: LENOIR MEM 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr