Certified Nursing Assistant (NA I) - Oncology

Atrium Health Enterprise; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Enterprise is seeking a Nursing Assistant I for the 6 Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, NC. You will support patient care under RN/LPN supervision, handle room setup, specimen collection, and routine documentation, and ensure infection prevention practices are followed. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, NC NA I certification, BLS, and the ability to adapt to changing workloads in a fast-paced oncology setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a North Carolina State-approved Nurse Aide I course.
• Registered Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina DHHS Regulation required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff with patient preparation, examinations, and procedures, including patient interviews, data documentation, and vital signs monitoring.
• Participate in implementing the nursing process by providing direct care to patients under the guidance of an RN or LPN.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness, restocking, and proper equipment setup.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information within the healthcare team.
• Collect and process specimens for diagnostic testing following policy guidelines.
• Accurately document all patient care provided in the medical record according to medical center policy.
• Maintain competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, colleagues, patients, and family members in a professional and positive manner.
• Take personal responsibility and initiative for professional growth and development.
• Provide age/developmentally appropriate patient care following guidelines for the clinical population served.
• Comply with Medical Center Infection Prevention policies to manage infectious materials using proper techniques, sanitization, chemical disinfection, surgical asepsis, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.
• Adhere to the Medical Center's mission, vision, values, and the Department of Nursing and Service Line standards in patient care.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to handle workload changes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I course

Registered NA I with NC DHHS

BLS certification

Job description

Nursing Assistant (NA I) - 6 Cancer Center Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

6CC is a 40 bed oncology unit that has 20 beds dedicated to our Leukemia service and 20 beds dedicated to our HOA service. HOA is an oncology service that provides symptom management for a wide variety of cancer patients. They focus on treating the side effects of cancer treatment ie: nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, pain management, fevers/infections, failure to thrive, etc. We provide compassionate and supportive care to our patients and their families.

We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a North Carolina State-approved Nurse Aide I course.
• Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service Regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assistance: Assist medical staff with patient preparation, examinations, and procedures, including patient interviews, data documentation, and vital signs monitoring.
• Nursing Process: Participate in implementing the nursing process by providing direct care to patients under the guidance of an RN or LPN.
• Room Setup: Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness, restocking, and proper equipment setup.
• Communication: Ensure complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information within the healthcare team.
• Specimen Handling: Collect and process specimens for diagnostic testing following policy guidelines.
• Documentation: Accurately document all patient care provided in the medical record according to medical center policy.
• Point of Care Testing: Maintain competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Effective Communication: Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, colleagues, patients, and family members in a professional and positive manner.
• Professional Development: Take personal responsibility and initiative for professional growth and development.
• Age-Specific Care: Provide age/developmentally appropriate patient care following guidelines for the clinical population served.
• Infection Prevention: Comply with Medical Center Infection Prevention policies to manage infectious materials using proper techniques, sanitization, chemical disinfection, surgical asepsis, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.
• Mission and Values: Adhere to the Medical Center's mission, vision, values, and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing and Service Line standards in patient care.
• Additional Duties: Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands.