Nurse Aide I - 3E Progressive Care Unit - Nights

Advocate Aurora Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Hospital in Shelby, NC seeks a Nurse Aide I to support patient care under RN supervision. You will help with activities of daily living, hygiene, vital signs, and basic clinical tasks in a safe, efficient environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, NC Nurse Aide I registry listing, and BLS certification, with duties including documentation, safety, and routine procedures as outlined for Nurses Aide I.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for new hires.
• Current listing with the NC Nurse Aide Registry as Nurse Aide I.
• BLS certification per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Take vital signs and record measurements.
• Assist with hygiene and personal care.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition.
• Maintain clean, safe patient environment.
• Assist with clerical tasks and basic data entry.
• Support unit staff with inventory and supplies.
• Perform routine tasks per Nurse Aide I scope.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Documentation

Safety awareness

EKG procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current Nurse Aide I listing (DFS Nurse Aide Registry)

BLS certification

Tools

Blood pressure manometer

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Job description

Job Summary

The Nurse Aide I 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 (per North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I 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 for new hires on or after 7/22/2018.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information

• Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
• Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
• Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment

Those required by unit. Includes blood pressure manometer, stethoscope, thermometer, personal protective equipment, wheelchairs, stretchers, utility cars, and related clinical equipment.