Location: Kinston,NC, USA
**Description**
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.
**Summary:**
Provides patient care in the ED as delegated by the Licensed Nursing Staff. Performs EKGs and phlebotomy as needed in the department within the scope of the NA II.
**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 are friendly, helpful, and courteous.
**Other information:**
**Qualifications**
**EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**
+ High school graduate or equivalent. Completion of North Carolina Board of Nursing approved Nursing Assistant II course. Completes the EKG and phlebotomy on the job training.
**PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT**
+ Two years of health care experience preferred.
**LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION**
+ Certified by the State Board of Nursing as a NA II, and BLS 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 bloodborne pathogens requiring the use of protective equipment; exposure to other infectious diseases. Exposure to chemicals utilized to clean and disinfect equipment.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ Working and standing throughout the shift. Lifting, pulling, turning, and pushing patients daily.
**Job Details**
Legal Employer: Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit: Emergency Dept
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night 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.