Nurse Aide-Health Care Tech - Atrium Health University - Med/Tele Observation Unit-Ft Days

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

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician to assist in direct patient care under RN supervision. The role involves maintaining a safe environment, supporting activities of daily living, taking vitals, and performing basic medical tasks.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED, NC Nurse Aide I/II registry, and BLS certification. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for successful unit operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Active Nurse Aide I registration or Nurse Aide II registry in NC is required.
• BLS certification is required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
• Take vital signs and height/weight measurements.
• Assist with feeding and ambulation and maintain cleanliness of patient rooms.
• Observe, report changes in patient condition and orient patients to unit safety.
• Support clerical tasks and maintain medical records and inventory.
• Perform Nurse Aide I/II tasks as per NC Board of Nursing.
• Perform basic technical tasks such as 12‑lead ECG and routine venipuncture.

Skills

Activities of daily living

Vital signs

Phlebotomy assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II registry

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe patient environment and performs job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competencies as appropriate to the needs of the patient population served.

Essential Functions

• 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 the scope of Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks (per North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II Tasks List).
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms. Must have manual and finger dexterity. Physical abilities testing required.

Education, Experience and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or with the North Carolina Board of Nursing as a Nurse Aide II.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.