Nurse Aide - Healthcare Tech - Atrium Health Lake Norman - MedSurg/ICU - FT Nights

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician to join their team. In this vital role, you will assist in providing compassionate patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Your responsibilities will include supporting patients with daily activities, taking vital signs, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. This position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to patient well-being. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes clinical excellence and a patient-first experience, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; current Nurse Aide I or II certification required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Take vital signs and maintain a clean patient environment.
• Observe and report changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Clerical Work

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I or II Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Job description

Atrium Health Lake Norman is a state-of-the-art health care campus offering high-quality health care to Lake Norman and the surrounding area. It includes an acute care hospital, emergency department and specialty care center, all wrapped into one convenient location at the intersection of Westmoreland Road and US 21 (Statesville Road) in Cornelius, NC. Atrium Health Lake Norman strives to deliver unrivaled clinical care, the highest level of support and a patient-first experience, in an environment designed for wellness. Built in serene shades of brown and green and nestled just a couple of miles from the shoreline, the campus is the center of our care in the Lake Norman region.
The 171,000-square-foot hospital is the heart of Atrium Health Lake Norman. It features:

• 36 patient care beds, including 12 dedicated women’s and children’s care beds
• 8-room emergency department open 24/7
• 3 operating rooms, including a cesarean (C-section) delivery room
• 2 newborn nursery stations
• 2 triage rooms
• 1 procedure room
• Imaging services, including MRI, CT scan, X-ray, ultrasound and more
• Laboratory services
• Opening summer of 2025

Job Summary

The Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician (CNA) assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision and control 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 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. Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support HealthCare Provider certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of hospital experience or 5+ years of non-hospital experience.