Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Emergency Department

Advocate Health; Bermuda Run (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Aide to support patient care under the supervision of an Registered Nurse. The role involves direct patient assistance, safe environment maintenance, and timely communication of patient information.

The position requires a current Nurse Aide registration, BCLS certification, and strong communication skills to interact with patients and the care team in a fast-paced setting. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry.
• BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Gives direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Performs procedures correctly under RN.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Adaptability / multitasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN).
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
• Basic computer skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, co-workers, and medical staff under wide variety of circumstances
• Regular exposure to blood-borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases
• Subject to multiple interruptions
• Occasional exposure to radiation hazards Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours Uses personal protective equipment