Job Information
NC Department of Adult Corrections Temporary Nurse Aide - CNA I in Laurinburg, North Carolina
Description of Work
Are you a compassionate and dedicated caregiver ready to make a meaningful impact? Join the NC Department of Adult Correction as a CNA I, where you'll work alongside healthcare professionals to provide essential care and support to patients in a secure, structured environment.
What You'll Do:
Support RNs, LPNs, and Health Care Technicians with patient care tasks, including:
Obtaining vital signs, weight, and height.
Preparing patients for examinations.
Assist patients with daily activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and repositioning.
Safely transport patients as needed.
Observe and report patient conditions to nursing staff.
Collect and label specimens (blood, urine, feces, and sputum) within your scope of practice.
Maintain a clean and organized patient environment, including changing linens and making beds.
Engage with patients in therapeutic and recreational activities, particularly in mental health settings
Pay rate is $20/hour with no benefits included
Temporary Role: 11 months with a 31-day break; renewal opportunities available.
Eligibility: Applicants must pass a background check to qualify.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position, applicants
must document on the application that they possess the following:
- Demonstrated general knowledge of nursing methods and techniques in caring for medical, surgical and/or mentally ill patients.
Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
High School or General Educational Development diploma (GED) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Condition for Continued Employment
Listing as a Nurse Aide I by the NC Division of Health Service Regulation