Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) I Plus 4 - FT Days

Atrium Health Enterprise; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide I to support patients/residents with daily living activities and basic care in a clinical setting. The role includes vital signs, hygiene, mobility assistance, and observation of patient conditions.

Essential duties emphasize accuracy in data entry, charting, and collaboration with RN staff. Required certifications include Nurse Aide I and CPR/BLS, with additional state-approved training as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity and good hand–eye coordination.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal hygiene.
• Take vital signs, height and weight measurements.
• Assist with feeding and ambulation per procedures.
• Maintain clean, orderly patient rooms and work areas.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to RN.
• Perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, data entry, and medical records.
• Support inventory management and supply stocking.
• Follow Nurse Aide I scope of practice and required tasks.
• Assist with additional tasks as allowed by state Board of Nursing (NCBON).

Skills

English proficiency

Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I certification

Job description

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients/residents with personalhygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height and weightmeasurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specificprocedures.
• Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderlycondition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/residentconditions.
• Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safetymeasures.
• Assists with clerical work such as, including answering phones, entering data andmaintaining medicalrecords.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventorymanagement.
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I TasksList).
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram test and routinevenipuncture.
• Trained in the following additional tasks, as outlined by the applicable state Board of Nursing (NCBON) Nurse Aide I+4 process:
• Oxygen Therapy
• Urinary Catheter
• Sterile Technique (*Additional requirement per NCBON for Peripheral IV and Urinary Catheter skills)

Essential Functions

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients/residents with personalhygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height and weightmeasurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specificprocedures.
• Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderlycondition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/residentconditions.
• Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safetymeasures.
• Assists with clerical work such as, including answering phones, entering data andmaintaining medicalrecords.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventorymanagement.
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I TasksList).
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram test and routinevenipuncture.
• Trained in the following additional tasks, as outlined by the applicable state Board of Nursing (NCBON) Nurse Aide I+4 process:
• Nutrition Activities
• Oxygen Therapy
• Peripheral IV Fluids
• Urinary Catheter
• Sterile Technique (*Additional requirement per NCBON for Peripheral IV and Urinary Catheter skills)

Physical RequirementsWork requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Physical abilities testing required.
Education, Experience And Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for new hires on or after 7/22/2018.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support HealthCare Provider certification.
• Nurse Aide I+4 Course required: E-learning and instructor-led skills practice.
• Required observation activities.
• Must be validated twice by an RN on each skill before they can perform independently.