Non-Clinical Staff Ready Float

Location: Boone, North Carolina | PRN | Shifts Vary

Why You’ll Love Working Here

As a Staff Ready Float at UNC Health Appalachian, you’ll play a vital role in supporting essential non-clinical services that keep our hospitals running smoothly. You’ll gain diverse experience in multiple departments — Patient Observation, Admissions, Transport, and more — all while working within a mission-driven health system committed to safety, teamwork, and professional growth.

Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, Boone offers the perfect blend of community, culture, and outdoor adventure.

• Compensation: Starting at $16.00/hour, based on experience, education, and internal equity.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, retirement with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, wellness incentives, and employee discounts.

What You’ll Do as a Staff Ready Float

• Support a variety of non-clinical units, including Patient Observation, Admissions, Transport, and other areas as competencies allow.

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to ensure a safe and positive experience.

• Assist with patient movement, transport, observation, and non-clinical tasks that contribute to patient safety and workflow efficiency.

• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, safety procedures, and service standards.

• Demonstrate flexibility by adjusting to departmental needs and assisting where staffing support is required.

• Uphold UNC Health Appalachian’s Mission, Vision, and Values through compassionate and ethical interactions.

Qualifications

• Education:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Experience:

  • Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting preferred.

• Licensure/Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required at hire.

• Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong communication skills using positive verbal and non-verbal techniques.

  • Ability to perform safe and effective support tasks within defined scope and hospital policies.

  • Knowledge of the continuum of care within a healthcare environment.

  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.

Physical & Work Environment

• Lift, position, or transfer patients and equipment 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
• Requires manual dexterity, mobility, and close visual acuity.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, hazardous equipment, and emergency situations.
• Work may involve irregular hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Continuous physical engagement for shifts of 8 hours, including frequent patient mobilization.

What Sets Us Apart

• Career Growth: Structured advancement pathways, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing development through our Career Pathways Program.
• Impactful Work: The Staff Ready Float provides critical support across departments — making a direct difference in patient flow, safety, and satisfaction across our three hospitals and outpatient facilities.
• Community & Lifestyle: Boone ranks among the best small towns in America, offering outdoor recreation, arts, culture, and a welcoming atmosphere.
• Inclusive Culture: UNC Health Appalachian is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels valued and supported.

Ready to play a vital role in supporting patient care across our system?
Apply today to join UNC Health Appalachian and make a lasting impact on our community.

About UNC Health Appalachian
It's official - UNC Health Appalachian earned an "A" in the fall 2023 Leapfrog Patient Safety Grades! UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.”

About UNC Health
UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen. For accommodations or additional information, contact arhsrecruitment@unchealth.unc.edu.