• Nursing Assistant II-Medical/ Surgical Unit

    UNC Health Care (Kinston, NC)


    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 NAII is responsible for administering direct patient care and performing other duties deemed necessary to insure optimal patient care.

    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. Insures that contacts with other health care members is friendly helpful and courteous.

    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. State Board of Nursing as a NAII. 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: Medical/Surgical Unit

     

    Work Type: Full Time

     

    Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

     

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

     

    Work Schedule: Day 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.