Nursing Assistant - HV Cardiac Procedural Medicine

Description

This position qualifies for our Nursing Support Incentive Program. The Nursing Support Incentive Program includes $5,000 paid over a two (2) year commitment.

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At UNC Health REX, we're committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered cardiac care. The 8 HV Cardiac Procedural / Cardiac Medicine Intermediate Care Unit
, located on the 8th floor of the Heart and Vascular Hospital
, is a 24-bed intermediate care unit serving adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions and multiple co-morbidities.

This unit is ideal for Nursing Assistants who enjoy a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and value teamwork, advanced monitoring, and hands-on patient care.

The 8 HV Cardiac Procedural Medicine Unit provides specialized care for patients with:

• Pre- and post-cardiac and vascular interventions
• Myocardial infarctions and rule-out heart attacks
• Heart failure
• Dysrhythmias requiring treatment or continuous monitoring
• Medical patients with significant cardiac histories and complex co-morbidities

Each patient room is equipped with bedside cardiac monitors, computers, and scanners, supporting real-time documentation and safe, high-quality care delivery.

Patient care is delivered through a team-based, interdisciplinary model, with close collaboration among nurses, physicians, APPs, pharmacists, care managers, chaplains, patient care technicians, and unit secretaries. In addition, specialized telemetry technicians in the Telemetry Command Center provide continuous rhythm surveillance and real-time support to the care team.

As a Nursing Assistant I on the 8 HV Cardiac Procedural Medicine Unit, you will:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to adult and geriatric cardiac patients under the direction of licensed nursing staff
• Obtain and document vital signs, including cardiac-related observations, and report changes in patient condition promptly
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, toileting, feeding, mobility, and positioning
• Support patient safety and comfort, including fall prevention and assistance with telemetry monitoring
• Assist with patient transport, procedures, and unit workflow as needed
• Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized plans of care
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, reinforcing care instructions as directed
• Accurately document assigned patient care activities in the electronic health record (EHR)

• A supportive, team-oriented culture built on collaboration and respect
• Hands-on experience caring for complex cardiac patients in an intermediate care setting
• A strong focus on patient safety, quality care, and evidence-based practice
• Opportunities for skill development, career advancement, and continued learning
• Daily collaboration with expert cardiac clinicians in a state-of-the-art Heart and Vascular Hospital

Education Requirements:

None required as long as all other position requirements are met.

Professional Experience Requirements:
Prefer six (6) months of nursing assistant experience.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Fluent in verbal and written English language and able to develop basic computer skills.

Legal

Employer:

NCHEALTH – UNC REX Healthcare

Work Type:
Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $17.60 - $24.29 per hour

Location:

US:

NC:

Raleigh

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

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