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Nursing Assistant I (3 WEST)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$17.60 - $24.29/hr

We care for a variety of medical patients with diagnoses that include COPD, diabetes, pneumonia ... Education Requirements: • None required as long as all other position requirements are met.

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How much do copd educator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for copd educator in Raleigh, NC is $23.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.18 and $26.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a COPD Educator job?

A COPD Educator is a healthcare professional who teaches patients about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), its management, and ways to improve their quality of life. They provide education on medications, breathing techniques, lifestyle changes, and proper inhaler use. COPD Educators may work in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, collaborating with healthcare teams to support patients. Their goal is to help individuals better manage their condition, reduce hospital visits, and improve overall lung health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Copd Educator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a COPD Educator, you need a background in respiratory therapy, nursing, or a related healthcare field, along with experience in patient education about chronic lung disease. Familiarity with spirometry, oxygen therapy equipment, electronic medical records, and certifications such as Certified COPD Educator (CCEP) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) are typical requirements. Strong interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and motivational interviewing skills help build trust and effectively guide patients. These competencies are crucial for equipping individuals with the knowledge and strategies needed to manage COPD, improve health outcomes, and reduce hospital readmissions.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a COPD Educator?

As a COPD Educator, your days will frequently involve assessing patients’ understanding of their condition, providing tailored education on medication use and inhaler technique, and teaching strategies for symptom management. You may run group classes, one-on-one sessions, or collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists to develop patient-specific care plans. Tracking patient progress and documenting outcomes are also important parts of the role. This position allows you to make a significant impact on patients’ long-term health and support their journey toward managing chronic lung disease more effectively.

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Infographic showing various Copd Educator job openings in Raleigh, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,117 per year, or $23.6 per hour.
RN New Graduate Nurse - Medical / Surgical Unit

RN New Graduate Nurse - Medical / Surgical Unit

UNC Health

Clayton, NC • On-site

Other

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

*This position qualifies for our UNC Health Johnston Incentive Program, please ask your recruiter for more information.
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
Spring New Graduate Nurses
Estimated start date: June -July 2026, the New Graduate Nurse Program will offer varied start dates based on graduation and NCLEX dates.
3rd Floor Medical / Surgical Unit
On our 24-bed unit you see a wide variety of diagnoses. You may see patients with chest pain, CHF, syncope, strokes, Diabetes, COPD, and any number of other med-surgical type diagnoses. We also see some surgery patients. Excellent teamwork with a dedicated work family. Patient ratios: 1 RN: 5-6 Patients, on our day shift 3 Nursing Assistants and a Secretary and over nights we have 3 Nursing Assistants for support.
We have an opportunity to touch many lives and make a difference every day.
Come be a valuable member of our team and help us make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Summary:
Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities:
1. Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attends education programs based on identified learning needs. With assistance, uses patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assesses readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assesses developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
2. Evaluation of Care - Identifies expected patient outcomes. Seeks guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participates in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicates relevant information to promote continuity of care.
3. Implementation - Demonstrates competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population-appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Performs bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilizes healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.
4. Leadership - With assistance, develops goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieves goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiates with supervisor. Is knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration. Participates in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively uses communication systems. Participates in promoting cost-effective care. Gives feedback to co-workers. Is aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all
5. Patient Assessment - Recognizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Includes appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesizes assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develops relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
6. Planning - Collaborates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Makes use of available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begins to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
7. Research - Reads journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Brings ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
• Graduation from school of professional nursing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina by the day of clinical care.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
• No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Johnston Health
Organization Unit: 3rd Floor - CL
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $32.55
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location of Job: US:NC:Clayton
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.