University of North Carolina at Asheville Hiring for Nursing Assistant at Asheville, NC Full Time

Posting Number:

S0601

Classification Title:

Medical/Nursing Assistant

Overall Position Competency:

Advanced

Working Title:

Nursing Assistant

Position Number:

012080

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

NC Salary Grade Equivalency:

GN04 (For employment/re-employment priority purposes only)

Recruitment Range:

$40,000 – $48,000

Position Summary:

This position performs basic patient care tasks, assists with student assessments and care, provides supportive counseling and completes a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. Direct patient care duties include physical and personal care, performing routine treatments, under the close supervision of a Professional Nurse or Physician. This position also maintains and cleans the patient care environment, and performs routine clerical functions, as required. She/he will obtain and record pertinent health information, maintain patient data and reports, and provide information to individuals and families.

• Assist with nursing task as requested by professional nursing staff and under scope of practice.
• Maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate equipment used in completing job responsibilities.
• Complete educational efforts targeted to student such as bulletin boards, flyers, and brochures.
• Participates in outreach activities of health and counseling center.
• Complete daily documentation on the care provided to each patient concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the Medicat Electronic Medical Record system.
• Documents actions by completing appropriate reports, logs, and records.
• Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student health information.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand, interpret, and relate oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with patients, their families and staff by listening, understanding and responding to identified need.
• Maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate equipment used in completing job responsibilities.
• Complete educational efforts targeted to student such as bulletin boards, flyers, and brochures.
• Participates in outreach activities of health and counseling center.
• Complete daily documentation on the care provided to each patient concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the Medicat Electronic Medical Record system.
• Documents actions by completing appropriate reports, logs, and records.
• Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student health information.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; participating in professional organizations; maintaining licensure.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand, interpret, and relate oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with patients, their families and staff by listening, understanding and responding to identified need.

Division:

Student Affairs

Department:

Student Health and Counseling

Full-Time / Part- Time:

Full-Time

Months per Year:

12 Months

Time Limited Position:

No

If time-limited, length of assignment:

Not Applicable

Minimum Education/Experience/Skills:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require registration as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA.)

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills:

The preferred candidate will have a High school diploma. At least two years experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a setting which provides medical care to college populations is highly desired. The ideal candidate will function well in a team-oriented environment and be able to communicate easily with a student population. The ideal candidate will also be certified in CPR, First Aid, and phlebotomy. Previous experience in the preparation and administration of medications; ability to recognize signs/symptoms of illness and injury; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to function efficiently in emergency/stressful situations; ability to prepare and maintain records, charts, and reports is highly preferred.

Work Schedule and Hours:

Typical hours will be Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime as needed to meet the needs of the department.

Competency Profile:

http://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/classification-compensation/comp-profiles

Special Instructions Summary:

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.

Posting Date:

10/31/2023

Closing Date:

11/20/2023

Open Until Filled:

No