Nurse Aide I - Atrium Health Pineville - Progressive/Intermediate Unit - PT Days

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Nurse Aide I to provide essential patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. In this vital role, you will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and maintain a safe and clean environment. Your contributions will directly impact the well-being of patients, ensuring they receive the highest level of care. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a supportive healthcare environment while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. If you are dedicated to patient care and eager to enhance your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for new hires after 7/22/2018.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and maintains clean patient environments.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Work

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry

BLS Certification

Tools

Blood Pressure Manometer

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Personal Protective Equipment

Wheelchairs

Stretchers

Job description

Overview

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 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).
• Performs 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.