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UNC Health Care Nursing Assistant-Progressive Care Unit-Night Shift in Kinston, North Carolina
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
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.
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of North Carolina (NC) Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant course.
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 Uni
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
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 their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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