Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Functions within the framework of the NAI listing granted by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. Practices within the philosophy and goals of patient care services.

Minimum Requirements

• High School or GED is preferred- or higher.
• NAI listing with NC Department of Health and Human Services is required.
• Experience in a comparable facility can only be substituted for NA I course by successful completion of challenge exam acceptable to the NC Department of Health and Human Services is required.
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver certification is required.

Other Information

HIRING FOR NAI POSITIONS AND FOR ALL ECU HEALTH LOCATIONS.  CURRENT AVAILABLE UNITS/LOCATIONS WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH THE TALENT ACQUISITION REPRESENTATIVE.

• Apply and attach an up-to-date resume with all NA work experience, complete dates of employment and complete job titles.
• Part Time (Two 12 hour shifts per week totaling 24 hours) positions.
• Day shift is 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM OR night shift is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM OR rotating shift includes day and night shifts (depends on the unit). 
• Learning Lab Opportunities-ECU Health Medical Center now has a program aimed at helping local Greenville, NC and surrounding community NAI's secure a paid NA position and obtain their GED or High School Diploma Equivalency. 

About James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital

The James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital, located on the campus of ECU Health Medical Center, is designed to care for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. The 198-bed Level II pediatric trauma center provides highly specialized services including neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, kids immunosuppressed specialty unit, specialty care nursery, 24/7 children’s emergency department, pediatric radiology, pediatric surgery, and more. The Children’s Hospital is a designated Children’s Miracle Network hospital, placing it among the nation’s top children’s facilities.

Preferred Requirements for the Children's Hospital

• Prior experience in setting where care of pediatric patients is provided including daycares, pediatric clinics, extracurricular programs (camps, youth groups) or nanny duties.
• Currently enrolled or pursing career opportunities that involve working with children.
• Demonstrates ability and/or prior experience with interacting with multiple age populations including infants, children and parents.
• Passion for caring for pediatric patients.
• Prior NA experience (Any population) coupled with prior pediatric experience such as camps, daycares, nanny duties.

Other Ideal Candidate Preferences for the Children's Hospital Include:

• Child CPR training
• Currently enrolled in nursing school with interest in pediatric care

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Deepika Agarwal, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]