Nursing Assistant I - 6 West Orthopaedics
UNC Health · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area · 6 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$18–$24.66/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Aid physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures.
- Procure equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
- In the psychiatric setting, assist with reality orientation, participate in behavior modification plans/therapy, provide informal support therapy, facilitate play for children, and monitor therapeutic activities.
- Observe, collect, and document patient information, reporting significant changes to a registered nurse or physician.
- Assist patients and their families during admission, orientation, and discharge.
- Provide care/treatments as outlined in the plan of care, including vital sign measurements, specimen collection, skin preps, catheter care, blood glucose checks, wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive patient interactions.
- Perform direct personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with ambulation.
- Provide indirect care by cleaning the work area, changing linens, restocking supplies, cleaning/instrument sterilization, transporting patients/supplies/specimens, assisting new employees/students, and performing routine clerical functions.
- Reinforce teaching given by registered nurses or physicians and document patient understanding.
- Distribute patient education materials upon request.
Requirements
- No formal education required, but must meet all other position requirements.
- Licensed as a Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Fluent in verbal and written English and able to develop basic computer skills.
Qualifications
- Six (6) months of nursing assistant experience preferred.
- Knowledgeable in English language and able to develop basic computer skills.
Skills
- Fluent in verbal and written English.
- Able to develop basic computer skills.
Benefits
N/A
Pay
$18.00 - $24.66 per hour (Hiring Range)
Schedule
Variable
Location
US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime
No