Nurse Aide I - Atrium Health CMC Main Emergency Department Pediatric FT Day

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Nurse Aide I to join their dynamic team in the Emergency Department. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a safe environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to patient support and demonstrate effective communication skills. Join a dedicated team at a leading medical center known for its excellence in patient care and education, where your contributions will directly enhance the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Current listing as a Nurse Aide I with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with activities of daily living.
• Records vital signs and monitors patient conditions.
• Performs clerical duties and manages supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring

Clerical Duties

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Tools

Blood Pressure Monitors

Stethoscopes

Thermometers

PPE

Wheelchairs

Stretchers

Job description

Nurse Aide I - Atrium Health CMC Main Emergency Department Pediatric FT Day

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Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 154304
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 11011005030002-Emergency Department - Pediatric

CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant 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 are Levine Cancer Institute's academic and research headquarters, Carolinas Rehabilitation (a Best Hospital for rehabilitation), and Levine Children's Hospital (ranked as a Best Children's Hospital in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report).

Job Summary

The Nurse Aide I assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe patient environment and performing job duties safely. Maintains clinical and professional competencies suitable to the needs of the patient population served.

Essential Functions

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists with personal hygiene of patients/residents.
• Records vital signs, height, and weight measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents following specific procedures.
• Keeps patient/resident rooms clean and orderly.
• Monitors and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Informs patients and families about the unit and safety measures.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering phones, data entry, and maintaining medical records.
• Manages stock supplies and inventory.
• Performs duties outlined in the Nurse Aide I scope of practice (per North Carolina Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).
• Performs technical tasks with proper training, such as administering a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture.

Physical Requirements

This role requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support up to 35 pounds. Good English speaking and understanding skills are necessary. Manual and finger dexterity are required. Physical abilities testing is mandatory.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for hires on or after 7/22/2018.
• Current listing as a Nurse Aide I with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry.
• BLS certification required per policy guidelines.

Must demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and skills appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and specific needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information

• Access to PHI will be limited to information necessary for job duties.
• Sharing of PHI is restricted to work-related needs on a need-to-know basis.
• Access is controlled via user ID and password, based on job level and responsibilities.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment

Includes blood pressure monitors, stethoscopes, thermometers, PPE, wheelchairs, stretchers, utility carts, and related clinical equipment.