Nursing Assistant I

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Duplin Hospital

ECU Health Duplin Hospital is an 81-bed facility located in Kenansville, North Carolina. The 15-bed emergency department serves approximately 25,000 patients per year. In addition to providing general medical and surgical services, ECU Health Duplin Hospital offers chemotherapy and other cancer infusion interventions and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center.

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

Nursing Assistant I: 

• 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 N.C. Department of Health and Human Services is required.
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver certification is required.

Nursing Assistant II: 

• Active NAI listing with NC Department of Health & Human Services is required. 
• Active NAII listing with North Carolina Board of Nursing is required. 
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver certification/BLS certification is required. 

Preferred Requirements

• 1+ years prior experience in acute hospital
• 1+ years prior experience in skilled care/nursing home
• 1+ years prior experience in home health
• High School or GED is preferred - or higher.

Other Information

• Primary Shift: Nights
  • 6:45pm - 7:15am (3 shifts per week)
  • every other weekend
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Rotating 
• Medical Surgical Department 
• Great benefits 

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:

Brandon Peppers, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECH Health Talent Acquisition

Email: [email protected]