"Medical/ Nursing Assistant (2 vacancies)"

Job Description

Medical/ Nursing Assistant (2 vacancies)

Department: Health Services - 320000

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work and registered as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing or currently in a Nurse Aid Program.

License/Certification Required

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Essential Job Functions

The Medical/ Nursing Assistant is to work with professional and supportive staff to provide safe, efficient and therapeutically effective nursing care for the patient. Other assignments include:

• To enhance a safe and disease free/controlled work place.
• Organize and maintain the Mary S. Shook Student Health Service facility in a clean and sanitary condition.
• This position is responsible for checking in students in the appointment vital signs area or the COVID testing area.
• Assist in duties of maintaining supplies in the inpatient care area; light cleaning; complying with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), Clinical Laboratory improvement Amendments, and exposure plan for bloodborne pathogens as identified by the Mary S. Shook Student Health and related duties.
• Be able to learn or have knowledge of instrument cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.
• Work an occasional weekend to provide support in laboratory duties and/or assist the clinician with the student check in process.
• This is not limited to additional duties dependent on the needs of the clinic.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Licensed as a certified nursing assistant, medical office assistant, medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, emergency medical technician through the State of North Carolina or similar experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work; graduation from high school and possession of a Nursing Assistant license, LPN, MOA, MA; with some housekeeping experience. Must also be able to document in our electronic medical record.

Work Schedule/Hours:

Monday – Friday, dayshift with occasional evening coverage and weekend coverage depending on the needs of the clinic. Hours are adjusted to meet the needs of the clinic.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$33,540

Closing Date:

8/17/2025

To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51612

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.