CNA I - Oncology Care Assistant for Cancer Center

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

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.