<p>Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Summary:</p> <ul> <li>The NAII is responsible for administering direct patient care and performing other duties deemed necessary to insure optimal patient care. </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of North Carolina (NC) Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant course. </li></ul> <p>PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT</p> <ul> <li>None required. </li></ul> <p>LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Good interpersonal, communication and observation skills are essential. Understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups. </li></ul> <p>WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Job Details</p> <p>Legal Employer: Lenoir Health</p> <p>Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care</p> <p>Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Unit</p> <p>Work Type: Full Time</p> <p>Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00</p> <p>Work Assignment Type: Onsite</p> <p>Work Schedule: Day Job</p> <p>Location of Job: LENOIR MEM</p> <p>Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No</p>