Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Renal Unit

Atrium Health Enterprise; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus eligible

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise is hiring a Nursing Assistant I for the North Renal Unit in Winston-Salem, NC. You will provide direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN) and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for adults with renal conditions.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, completion of a State Approved Nurse Aide I course, and Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participates in the nursing process by giving direct care under the RN.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment and communicates patient information timely.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

State Approved Nurse Aide I course

Job description

Nursing Assistant I (NA I) - North Renal Unit

Winston Salem, NC, United States

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!

Where You Will Work

North Renal Unit:

North Renal unit, (19 Beds)

Our Renal Unit offers care to adult patients with renal disease. We provide specialized care for patients with acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease (CKD), or end-stage renal disease (ESDR). You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to creating a therapeutic environment that promotes healing and empowers individuals to achieve their goals. Ambient Listening, voice activated documentation, is a tool used to record and transcribe patient-nurse conversations in real-time to generate automated flowsheet documentation.

We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.


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


• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

What You’ll Do

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