Compassionate CNA: Patient Care & Vital Signs

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a Nurse Aide I/II to support patients in daily living activities and basic care in a clinical setting in Charlotte, NC. You will assist with hygiene, vital signs, and patient mobility while maintaining clean rooms and accurate records.

Responsibilities include patient safety instruction, clerical support, and basic tests such as EKGs and venipuncture under trained supervision. Requires high school diploma or GED, N/A nursing registry listing, and BLS certification.

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 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 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

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I/II certification

BLS certification

Tools

Stethoscope

Blood pressure monitor

Job description

Advocate Health seeks a Nurse Aide I/II to support patients in daily living activities and basic care in a clinical setting in Charlotte, NC. You will assist with hygiene, vital signs, and patient mobility while maintaining clean rooms and accurate records.

Responsibilities include patient safety instruction, clerical support, and basic tests such as EKGs and venipuncture under trained supervision. Requires high school diploma or GED, N/A nursing registry listing, and BLS certification.