Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg (Night shift)

Description

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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.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

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• High school graduate or equivalent.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

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• None required.
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LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

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• Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI. BCLS Certification.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

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• Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential. Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT

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• 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.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

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• 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.
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Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Uni

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $15.63 - $17.98 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint )

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

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.

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.