Nurse Aide I Atrium Health CMC Main Neuro Intermediate FT Nights

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician to provide essential patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe and clean environment while assisting patients with daily activities, personal hygiene, and vital sign monitoring. The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion and a commitment to patient well-being, contributing to a team that has been recognized as a top healthcare provider in the region. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry or North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with daily living activities.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient rooms.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Clerical Tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blood Pressure Monitors

Stethoscopes

Thermometers

PPE

Wheelchairs

Stretchers

Job description

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Overview

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 five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians across 15 specialties and acting 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 five consecutive years. Located at CMC are Levine Cancer Institute's academic and research headquarters, Carolinas Rehabilitation (a Best Hospital for rehabilitation), and Levine Children's Hospital, consistently ranked as a Best Children's Hospital in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

The Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician assists in providing patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe environment and performing duties in a safe manner. The role also involves maintaining clinical and professional competencies relevant to the patient population served.

Essential Functions

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists with personal hygiene, vital signs, and measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of patient/resident rooms.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orients patients and families to the unit and instructs on safety measures.
• Assists with clerical tasks such as answering phones, entering data, and maintaining records.
• Manages inventory of supplies.
• Performs duties outlined in Nurse Aide I or II scope as per North Carolina regulations.
• Performs technical tasks like administering 12-Lead ECG and routine venipuncture with proper training.

Physical Requirements

Work involves walking, standing, sitting, lifting (up to 35 pounds), reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling. Must speak and understand English clearly, possess manual dexterity, and pass physical abilities testing.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry (Nurse Aide I) or North Carolina Board of Nursing (Nurse Aide II).
• BLS certification required.

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles and skills appropriate to the ages, cultures, and needs of the patient population.

Protected Health Information

• Limits access to PHI to what is reasonably necessary for the job.
• Shares information only on a need-to-know basis.
• Access to PHI is controlled via user ID and password based on job responsibilities.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare