Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac ICU

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in High Point, NC seeks a Nurse Technician to support patient care and clinical tasks alongside licensed nurses. This role combines bedside duties with clerical tasks to keep units running smoothly.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, vital signs, documentation, meal assistance, call-light response, and coordinating with the care team. Candidate must be prepared to uphold patient safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, maintain a safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living.
• Relay messages, answer phones, and maintain records.
• Record vital signs, fluid intake/output, and patient data; collect specimens.
• Prepare, assist, and document patient meals.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges; provide mobility support.
• Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies and equipment, inspect patient charts.
• Update, assemble, and maintain patient charts; assist with record requests.
• Respond to call lights promptly.
• Answer phones professionally and direct physician calls to nurses.
• Provide excellent customer service, greet visitors, and assist with patient needs.
• Assess unit supply needs, maintain inventory, and deliver requisitions and specimens.
• Assist with patient care procedures, orientation, and unit coordination.
• Attend unit meetings and continuing education programs.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to department rules and standards.
• Perform assigned tasks as directed by management.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

North Carolina Nurse Aide I course

BLS certification

Job description

The Nurse Technician performs patient care, nursing tasks, and clerical duties – including acting as a unit receptionist and providing information to patients, families, visitors, and staff. The Nurse Tech also assists the Licensed Nurse as needed.

What You’ll Need

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course
• BLS certification

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, maintain a safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living.
• Communication: Relay messages, answer phones, and maintain records.
• Patient Information & Documentation: Record vital signs, fluid intake/output, and patient data. Collect specimens.
• Patient Dietary Assistance: Prepare, assist, and document patient meals.
• Patient Transfer/Discharge: Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Provide patient mobility support.
• Patient Environment: Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies and equipment, and inspect patient charts.
• Patient Records: Update, assemble, and maintain patient charts. Assist with record requests.
• Call Lights: Respond to call lights promptly.
• Phone Etiquette: Answer phones professionally and direct physician calls to nurses.
• Customer Focus: Provide excellent customer service, greet visitors, and assist with patient needs.
• Supplies & Equipment: Assess unit supply needs, maintain inventory, and deliver requisitions and specimens.
• Teamwork & Support: Assist with patient care procedures, orientation, and unit coordination.
• Meetings & Updates: Attend unit meetings and continuing education programs.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to department rules and standards.
• Other Duties: Perform assigned tasks as directed by management.