Nurse Aide - Healthcare Tech Atrium Health Pineville-Medical/Surgical-PT Days

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician, where you will play a crucial role in providing compassionate patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This position involves assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and performing essential clinical tasks. If you are dedicated to improving patient outcomes and thrive in a dynamic healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families while working alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have a current listing with the Nurse Aide Registry.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Take vital signs and maintain clean patient environments.
• Report changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Clerical Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current Nurse Aide Certification

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.