Job Opportunity

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

The NAII is responsible for administering direct patient care and performing other duties deemed necessary to insure optimal patient care.

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.
• Insures that contacts with other health care members is friendly helpful and courteous.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of North Carolina (NC) Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant course.

Professional Experience Requirement:

• None required.

Licensure/Registration/Certification:

• Certified by the N. C. State Board of Nursing as a NAII.
• 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.

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Unit Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: LENOIR MEM Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No 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.