Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Pediatric Emergency Department

Atrium Health Enterprise; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support RN-led patient care on a clinical unit. You will provide direct care under supervision, follow the nursing process, and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.

This role requires a State Approved Nurse Aide I course, Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), and a High School Diploma or GED. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for effective patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of State Approved Nurse Aide I course required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Performs procedures correctly under the RN's direction.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Communicates with team, patients and family in a professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and development.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care per guidelines.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, And/or REGISTRATION

• Completion of a applicable state State Approved Nurse Aide I course required. 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