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Medical/ Nursing Assistant (2 vacancies)

Appalachian State University

$33,540

United States, North Carolina, Boone

287 Rivers Street (Show on map)

Jul 18, 2025

Position Summary Information

Classification Title	Medical/Nursing Assistant
Working Title	Medical/ Nursing Assistant (2 vacancies)
Location	Boone, NC
Job Category	8
Position Number	043581
Not Eligible for Visa Sponsorship	VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S
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	Special Condition for Continued Employment - Registration as a Nurse Aide by the North Carolina Board of Nursing within four months of employment.
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.
Type of Position	Permanent Full-Time
Staff/Non-Faculty	Staff/Non-Faculty
Appointment Type	1.0
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.
Number of Hours Per Week	40
Number of Months Per Year	12
Mandatory Staff	Yes
Physical Demands of Position	Skillful use of the various equipment used in Health Services. This would include computer skills, electronic medical record documentation and vital signs machines. The variety of cleaning methods and maintaining a sanitary health service. The cleaning would be as needed. The moving of patients would be occasional. The appt/vital signs, testing area and weekend lab would be as needed.
Overall Competency Level	Journey
Salary Grade Equivalency
Salary Range
Anticipated Hiring Range	$33,540
Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.	Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of appropriate patient care techniques and treatments. Knowledge of appropriate procedures and guidelines for infection control. Working knowledge of services and appropriate nursing practices. Communication: Ability to explain procedures or tasks to be performed to patients and/or their families. Ability to communicate with patients and families in a manner they understand, such as verbally, in writing, by demonstration, etc. Ability to document subjective and objective data, action taken and plan of care. Client/Customer Service: Ability to work as a team player with multi-disciplinary healthcare staff. Ability to deliver services in an organized and methodical manner.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date	07/18/2025
Closing Date	08/17/2025
Competency Level Statement	Management will only consider applicants who meet the required competencies.
Special Instructions to Applicants	For consideration, please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application. Applicants will be considered for two vacancies.
Search Chair Name	Mary Hodges
Search Chair Email	hodgesml4@appstate.edu
Applicant Pool Preference	External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information

Quick Link	https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51611
Posting Number	201502907P