Nursing Assistant

Job Description

Vidant Health

About James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital

The James and Connie Maynard Children's Hospital at Vidant Medical Center offers 197 beds and bassinets and an array of specialized services unequaled in eastern North Carolina. Our patient-and-family-centered care philosophy is more than a mantra; it's the guiding force of our efforts and has been for nearly 30 years. It is expressed in tangible ways throughout our recent 78,000-square-foot expansion.

Position Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant II performs specific responsibilities under the direction and supervision of a licensed nurse. Functions within the framework of the NAII listing granted by the NC Board of Nursing. Practices within the philosophy and goals of patient care services.

Minimum Requirements

• Apply and attach an up-to-date resume with all NA work experience, complete dates of employment and complete job titles.
• High School or GED is preferred- or higher.
• Active NAI listing with the North Carolina Division of Facility Services is required.
• Active NAII listing with North Carolina Board of Nursing is required.
• Current American Heart Association HeartSaver certification is required.

Preferred Requirements

• 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 pursuing 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 Preference Include

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

Other Information

NURSING ASSISTANT II-WOMEN'S & CHILDREN'S DIVISION-HIRING FOR VARIOUS UNITS.  CURRENT AVAILABLE UNITS WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH THE TALENT ACQUISITION REPRESENTATIVE.

• Full time (Three 12 hour shifts per week totalling 36 hours) and part time (Two 12 hour shifts totalling 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 is day and night shifts (depends on the unit). 

General Statement

It is the goal of Vidant 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.