Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Medical Telemetry

Advocate Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Advocate Health in High Point, NC seeks a Nursing Assistant I to provide essential patient care under the supervision of licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patients, documenting vital signs, and ensuring a safe, compassionate care environment.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED, completion of Nurse Aide I training, registry enrollment, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of Nurse Aide I training and competency evaluation.
• Nurse Aide I Registry registration.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' condition and report changes promptly.
• Document vital signs and patient care information.
• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Support delegated nursing tasks and glucose monitoring.
• Provide one-on-one observation and ensure safety.
• Assist admissions, transfers, discharges, and mobility.
• Prepare meals, assist feeding, monitor hydration.
• Maintain clean and safe patient care environment.
• Respond to call lights and patient requests.
• Collaborate with nurses and participate in shift changes.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Attend required education and training.
• Adhere to policies and teamwork expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs documentation

Patient care assistance

Communication with nurses

Mobility assistance

Observation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I training / competency evaluation

Nurse Aide I Registry

BLS Certification

Job description

The Nursing Assistant I performs designated basic patient care and related nursing tasks to provide optimal/quality care consistent with hospital mission and nursing philosophy, goals, standards, and bylaws. Assists the Licensed Nurse in the implementation of nursing care in predictable, uncomplicated, and stable patient situations as directed.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of an applicable state Board of Nursing Aide I approved training program/competency evaluation

• Nurse Aide I Registration Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor patients' condition and promptly report any changes, abnormalities, or safety concerns to the licensed nurse
• Obtain and accurately document vital signs, heights, weights, intake/output, specimens, and other patient care information
• Assist patients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, toileting, feeding, positioning, mobility, and comfort measures
• Support patient treatments and delegated nursing tasks, including glucose monitoring, catheter care, heat/cold applications, and other non-sterile procedures
• Provide one-on-one patient observation and maintain patient safety at all times
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, ambulation, and safe use of mobility equipment and lifts
• Prepare patients for meals, assist with feeding, monitor dietary intake, and support hydration requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe patient care environment, including stocking supplies and changing linens
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests
• Assist with pre-operative, post-operative, and other specialized patient care activities as directed
• Collaborate effectively with nurses and team members, communicate patient information during shift changes, and support unit operations
• Deliver exceptional customer service through compassionate, professional, and patient-centered care
• Participate in staff meetings, required education, and training programs to maintain knowledge and competency
• Adhere to departmental policies, professional standards, and teamwork expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned