Description

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　　Summary:

　　The NAII 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 NAII 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 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. Department of Facility Services as a NAII. 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: Ip Rehab Facility

　　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.