Certified Nurse Aide - Compassionate Psychiatric Care

Cone Health Medical Group; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group in Burlington, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to observe and report patient changes to the Registered Nurse and support care plans.

You will assist with vital signs, glucose checks, EKG, patient transport, personal care, and daily activities, while promoting empathetic communication with psychiatric patients and participating in teaching groups.

Must complete Nurse Aide 1 and BLS within 30 days of hire; valid NC Driver's License and insurance required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of a state approved Nurse Aide 1 training.
• BLS (CPR) certification within 30 days of hire; American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider.
• Reliable transportation with adequate insurance as determined by the organization; valid NC driver’s license and current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports changes in patient symptoms and behaviors to the RN to adjust the care plan.
• Responds to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients to communicate empathetically and meet needs.
• Facilitates patient educational groups.
• Provides patient care as delegated by the RN: vital signs, capillary glucose, EKG, transports patients via wheelchair/stretcher, baths, turns, repositioning, assists with ambulation and elimination needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Aide I training (state approved)

Job description

Cone Health Medical Group in Burlington, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to observe and report patient changes to the Registered Nurse and support care plans.

You will assist with vital signs, glucose checks, EKG, patient transport, personal care, and daily activities, while promoting empathetic communication with psychiatric patients and participating in teaching groups.

Must complete Nurse Aide 1 and BLS within 30 days of hire; valid NC Driver's License and insurance required.