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Patient Care Assistant

2 months ago


Smithfield, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Full time


Become part of a diverse organization dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of the communities we serve.



Overview:
Provides essential direct and indirect patient support in various healthcare environments, including hospitals, clinics, and home health care. All tasks are conducted under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician.

FLEX Department

The FLEX department allows employees to work across multiple clinical areas within the organization. Employees may be assigned to different facilities as needed, ensuring a dynamic work experience. Flexible scheduling is available with 12-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays. The FLEX team comprises over 80 professionals, including nurses and nursing assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist healthcare providers during routine examinations and procedures, ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are available, especially in emergencies.
  • In psychiatric settings, support patients with reality orientation, engage in behavior modification plans, provide informal support therapy, and manage potentially aggressive situations with verbal de-escalation techniques.
  • Monitor, collect, and document patient information during care, promptly reporting any significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
  • Guide patients and their families through the admission process, orienting them to the healthcare experience and assisting with discharge.
  • Deliver care and treatments as outlined in the care plan, including vital signs measurement, specimen collection, simple wound care, and assisting with daily living activities.
  • Perform indirect care tasks, such as maintaining a clean work environment, changing linens, restocking supplies, and assisting in the orientation of new staff and students.
  • Reinforce patient education provided by healthcare professionals and document patient understanding of instructions, distributing educational materials as needed.

Additional Information

Education Requirements:

High School diploma or GED is required.

Licensure/Certification Requirements:

Must be listed as Nursing Assistant I with the relevant health department. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers is also required.

Professional Experience Requirements:

A minimum of six months of relevant experience as a nursing assistant, which may include completion of a nursing assistant course.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements:

Proficiency in verbal and written English, along with basic computer skills.

Job Details

Legal Employer:

UNC Health

Entity:
Johnston Health

Organization Unit:
Nursing Flex Pool

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range:
$23.46 per hour (Hiring Range)

Compensation is based on experience and internal equity considerations.

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:
Night Job

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No

This position is employed by UNC Health, a private subsidiary of the UNC Health Care System.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

UNC Health accommodates applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as those with disabilities.

All interested applicants are encouraged to explore career opportunities.