Nurse Aide - Healthcare Tech-Atrium Health CMC Main Medical/Oncology-FT Days

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician to join their dedicated team. In this vital role, you will assist in providing exceptional patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your responsibilities will include supporting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly regarded medical center known for its commitment to excellence in patient care and education. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or II.
• Must have manual and finger dexterity for patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and maintains patient rooms in order.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Clerical Work

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is an approvedtransplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas and liver. We also serve as one of North Carolina’s 5 Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serve as a satellite for the medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Carolinas Medical Center has been named the Best Hospital in the Charlotte region by U.S. News & World Report for 5 years in a row. Also located at CMC isLevine Cancer Institute'sacademic and research headquarters,Carolinas Rehabilitation, named a Best Hospital for rehabilitation, andLevine Children's Hospital,consistently ranked as a Best Children's Hospital in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

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.