Prisma Health·Greenville, North Carolina
The Nursing Assistant is responsible for collecting patient data, performing basic nursing procedures, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. They also maintain the cleanliness of patient rooms and support Registered Nurses with treatments and documentation.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status. Performance of basic nursing procedures. On-going collection and documentation of patient data. Assistance with treatments and procedures. Assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Assists patients with activities of daily living and hygiene. Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance. May transport patients and assist with walking. Assisting adult/pediatric patients with toileting needs in relation to their age including emptying established colostomy bags and urinary catheter removal. Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated. Removing and reapplying anti-emboli hose or compression devices.
Assists with admission of patients to the unit by preparing room, greeting, and orienting patient and/or family to the unit (bed, call light, phone, TV).
Takes and records vital signs and with repeating questionable values.
Prepares patients for meals and assisting in feeding and providing snacks and supplements.
Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens. Delivers specimens to appropriate department as requested.
Completes documentation in EMR in accurate and timely manner.
Maintains cleanliness and order of hospital room, utility room, diet kitchen, hallways, and alcoves. Disposes of excess linen and keeps linen emptied.
Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Completion of a nursing assistant program preferred.
Experience - No previous experience required.
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Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Department: 10276050 Nursing Service
to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Completion of a nursing assistant program is preferred, though no previous experience is required. Candidates must be able to perform physical tasks such as repositioning patients and recording vital signs.
Market context
North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.
