Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Transitional Care Unit

Carolinas Medical Center; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Aide I in High Point, NC to support acute care through designated patient care tasks. The role includes 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) and four weekend shifts in a six-week cycle, with a 36-hour work week.

You will assist with basic care, monitor patients, and collaborate with licensed nurses to ensure quality outcomes. Required are a high school diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I training/competency, Nurse Aide I Registry, and BLS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of Nurse Aide I approved training program/competency evaluation.
• Nurse Aide I Registration with Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' condition and report changes to licensed nurse.
• Document vital signs, heights, weights, intake/output, and specimens.
• Assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Support nursing tasks including glucose monitoring and catheter care.
• Provide one-on-one observation and maintain patient safety.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and use of lifts.
• Prepare meals, monitor intake, ensure hydration.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe environment and stock supplies.
• Respond to call lights and patient requests; participate in handoffs.
• Assist with pre/post-operative and other nursing care activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I approved training program

Nurse Aide I Registry verification

American Heart Association BLS Certification

Job description

Department:

34601 High Point Medical Center - Nursing: Admission Discharge Transition Unit

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• 3 12 hour shifts weekly
• 7pm-730am
• 4 weekend shifts in a 6 week period

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70

Job Summary:

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) Provider 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

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate