Compassionate CNA: Patient Care, Vital Signs & More

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with hygiene, and help with basic clinical tasks. The role involves standard 7-hour shifts, totaling 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a focus on safety and patient comfort.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I certification, and BLS; full benefits are provided and compensation spans a comprehensive pay range.

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.
• 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 (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

English proficient

Clinical documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I certification

BLS certification

Tools

Stethoscope

Blood pressure manometer

Thermometer

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, assist with hygiene, and help with basic clinical tasks. The role involves standard 7-hour shifts, totaling 36 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a focus on safety and patient comfort.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I certification, and BLS; full benefits are provided and compensation spans a comprehensive pay range.