Nursing Assistant-Progressive Care Unit

Patient Care

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.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
• Licensure/Registration/Certification: Certified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI.
• BCLS Certification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.
• Conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Pay and Benefits

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