Nurse Aide I - 3E Progressive Care Unit - Nights

Atrium Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Shelby, NC is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes maintaining a clean, safe environment and assisting with activities of daily living.

You will take vital signs, assist with personal hygiene, document appropriately, and help with clerical tasks and inventory. This position requires compassionate care and adherence to safety and PHI protections.

Qualifications

• 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 and BLS.
• Ability to perform vital signs, basic clinical tasks, and patient safety duties.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with activities of daily living.
• Assists with personal hygiene and feeding.
• Takes vital signs and measurements.
• Maintains clean, safe patient environment.
• Observes changes and reports to RN.
• Performs clerical tasks and maintains medical records.
• Handles inventory and supplies.

Skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs

Patient safety

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I certification

BLS certification

Tools

ECG calibration and operation

Venipuncture

Medical records software

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.

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.