Nursing Assistant I - Family Medicine Unit, Hillsborough Hospital

UNC Health • Hillsborough, NC

401d • $35,360 - $48,797

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I position at Hillsborough Hospital involves providing routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital setting under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. This role is essential in assisting with patient admissions, treatments, and discharges, while ensuring high-quality care for a diverse patient population in the Family Medicine Unit.

Requirements

• Listed as Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Prefer six (6) months of nursing assistant experience.
• Fluent in verbal and written English language with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, including procurement of equipment and supplies during emergencies.
• In psychiatric settings, aid patients in reality orientation, participate in behavior modification plans, provide informal support therapy, and monitor therapeutic milieu activities.
• Observe, collect, and document patient information while providing care, reporting significant changes to a registered nurse or physician.
• Assist patients and families during admission, orientation, and discharge processes.
• Provide care and treatments as outlined in the plan of care, including vital signs measurement, specimen collection, and simple wound care.
• Deliver direct personal care for daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Perform indirect care tasks including cleaning work areas, changing linens, and restocking supplies.
• Reinforce routine teaching given to patients by registered nurses or physicians and document patient understanding.

Benefits

• Nursing Support Incentive Program with $5,000 paid over a three-year commitment.
• Free parking for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees