Nurse Aide - Healthcare Tech-Atrium Health Cabarrus - Med/Surg-PRN Days

Atrium Health; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician to provide essential patient care in a supportive environment. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and performing vital sign measurements. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and be certified as a Nurse Aide I or II. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact patient care and well-being, and where you can grow your skills in a fulfilling healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Assists in providing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Work

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

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.