A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
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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.
Other Information Other information:
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or equivalent.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
None required.
LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
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:
Progressive Care Unit 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.
