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Nursing Assistants in North Carolina

Nursing assistants provide basic patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare settings. They help patients with daily activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating, and monitor vital signs and health status In North Carolina the median pay is $38,460 a year, 9% below the national median of $42,260.

$38,460median pay in North Carolina, per year
$35,950–$43,850middle half earn
64,010employed in North Carolina
$42,260U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in North Carolina

171open roles like this on employer career sites, 2 in North Carolina or remote
15employers hiring
88posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in North Carolina and remote

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Service OrientationActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingCoordination

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityMedicine and DentistryEducation and Training

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Nursing Assistants.

Licenses and training in North Carolina

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O*NET-SOC 31-1131.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, North Carolina, annual.