CNA with Expanded Care Skills: EKG & IV Access

Advocate Aurora Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support patient care on the unit. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation per procedures, while maintaining a clean patient environment.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED, current Nurse Aide I listing with the DFS registry, and CPR/BLS certification. Additional NC Board approved tasks may be included, with supervision for skills validation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for new hires on or after 7/22/2018.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support HealthCare Provider certification.
• Nurse Aide I+4 Course required: E-learning and instructor-led skills practice.
• Required observation activities.
• Must be validated twice by an RN on each skill before they can perform independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene.
• Take vital signs and height/weight measurements.
• Feed and ambulate patients according to procedures.
• Maintain patient rooms in a clean, orderly condition.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions.
• Orient patients/families to unit and safety measures.
• Assist with clerical work such as answering phones and data entry.
• Maintain stock in inventory.
• Perform Nurse Aide I tasks as per state board of nursing.
• Perform 12-lead ECG and routine venipuncture.
• Additional tasks per NC Board: Nutrition activities, Oxygen therapy, Peripheral IV fluids, Urinary catheter, Sterile technique.

Skills

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I certification

CPR/BLS Healthcare provider certification

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support patient care on the unit. The role includes assisting with daily living activities, personal hygiene, vital signs, and ambulation per procedures, while maintaining a clean patient environment.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED, current Nurse Aide I listing with the DFS registry, and CPR/BLS certification. Additional NC Board approved tasks may be included, with supervision for skills validation.