Nurse Aide - Healthcare Tech- Atrium Health Atrium Health Pineville - Med/Surg - FT Night

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Nurse Aide to assist in providing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves supporting patients with daily activities, maintaining a clean environment, and performing essential clinical tasks. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and certification as a Nurse Aide.

Qualifications

• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or II.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and maintains patient rooms.
• Performs technical tasks with appropriate training.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Clerical Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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 the unit and instructs patients 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 (per North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II Tasks List).
• Performs 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care