CNA - Patient Care, Vital Signs & Basic Procedures

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Nurse Aide I/II to assist patients with daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, and to maintain clean, orderly rooms. You will take vitals and report changes.

You will orient patients and families, perform basic tasks, and execute duties such as ECG testing and venipuncture under supervision. A high school diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I/II certification, and BLS are required. This is a patient-centered role in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as Nurse Aide I or with the applicable state Board of Nursing as Nurse Aide II.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.
• Maintains patient's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.
• Assists with clerical work such as answering phones, entering data and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks.
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Skills

Compassionate care

Observation skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I/II certification

BLS certification

Tools

Blood pressure manometer

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Job description

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Nurse Aide I/II to assist patients with daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, and to maintain clean, orderly rooms. You will take vitals and report changes.

You will orient patients and families, perform basic tasks, and execute duties such as ECG testing and venipuncture under supervision. A high school diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I/II certification, and BLS are required. This is a patient-centered role in a hospital setting.