Compassionate CNA: Hands-On Patient Care & Vital Signs

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Aide to support patients with daily living activities, hygiene, and vital signs measurement in a clinical setting. The role includes assisting with meals, mobility, and environmental upkeep, while observing patient conditions and reporting changes to the care team.

Responsibilities also cover basic clerical tasks, PHI handling, and performing routine tasks such as EKGs and venipuncture under training. BLS certification and state nurse aide listing are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or with the applicable state Board of Nursing as a 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/resident'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, including answering phones, entering data and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
• Performs duties as outlined in Nurse Aide I and II tasks per applicable state Board.
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Skills

ADL support

Vital signs

Observation & reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Aide to support patients with daily living activities, hygiene, and vital signs measurement in a clinical setting. The role includes assisting with meals, mobility, and environmental upkeep, while observing patient conditions and reporting changes to the care team.

Responsibilities also cover basic clerical tasks, PHI handling, and performing routine tasks such as EKGs and venipuncture under training. BLS certification and state nurse aide listing are required.