Nursing Assistant-Progressive Care Unit

** Description*
* Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

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* Summary:

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* 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 Uni

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $14.89 - $17.13 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Kinston

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.