About this opportunity
UNC HEALTH lists this Nursing Assistant opportunity in kinston, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
UNC Health CareYour passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.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.Qualifications EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSHigh school graduate or equivalent.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTNone required.LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONCertified by the N. C. Department of Facility Services as a NAI. BCLS Certification.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTSGood interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential. Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups.WORK ENVIRONMENTExposure 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 REQUIREMENTStanding, 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.
Worksite address
kinston, NC, 28501, US
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