Nurse Aide Certified - Home Care, Part-Time Evenings

Cone Health Medical Group; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Cone Health Medical Group is seeking a Nursing Assistant to observe and report patient changes to the Registered Nurse, respond empathetically to patient communications, and facilitate educational group activities. The role includes delivering delegated patient care such as vital signs, glucose monitoring, EKG, transport, and daily living assistance.

Training and certification prerequisites apply. Education requires a state-approved Nurse Aide 1 training and a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Nurse Aide 1 training and high school or equivalent.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire (Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider).
• Current good standing with NC Nurse Aide Registry.

Responsibilities

• Observes and reports changes in patient symptoms to RN to adjust care plan.
• Responds to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients with empathetic care.
• Facilitates patient education groups.
• Provides delegated basic patient care: vital signs, glucose checks, EKG, transport, baths, turns, repositioning, ambulation, and elimination assistance.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent Completion of a state approved Nurse Aide 1 training

Job description

Essential Job Function:

• Observes and reports changes in patient symptoms and behaviors to the Registered Nurse in order to make necessary changes to the care plan.
• Responds to verbal and nonverbal communication from psychiatric patients in order to communicate empathetically and meet needs.
• Facilitates patient educational groups.
• Provides patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse as follows: vital signs, capillary blood glucose, EKG, transports patients via wheelchair/stretcher (without EKG monitoring), bathes, turns, and repositions patients, assists with ambulation of patients, assists with meeting elimination needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Required: High school graduate or equivalent Completion of a state approved Nurse Aide 1 training.

Experience:

• Required: None.
• Preferred: 1 year experience as a nursing assistant.

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Successfully complete BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider within 30 days of hire date. Current good standing with the NC Nurse Aide Registry verified through DFS https://www.ncnar.org/verify_listings1.jsp.Must have reliable transportation with adequate insurance as determined by the organization. Valid NC Driver's License and current automobile insurance.