Nurse Aide I - Cardiac Tele - Weekend PT Nights

Atrium Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Monroe, NC is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patients with daily activities, personal hygiene, vital signs, and mobility. You will help feed, monitor conditions, and maintain clean rooms, while supporting clerical tasks and PHI safety. A valid Nurse Aide credential, state registry listing, and BLS are required.

Assist with routine clinical tasks under supervision and contribute to a compassionate patient environment at Atrium Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Active listing on the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists with personal hygiene and daily routines.
• Takes vital signs and records measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients according to procedures.
• Keeps patient rooms clean and orderly.
• Observes and reports changes in condition.
• Instructs patients and families on safety and unit routines.
• Assists with clerical tasks and data entry.
• Maintains inventory of supplies.
• Performs Nurse Aide I/II tasks as listed by the state Board of Nursing.
• Administers 12-lead ECG and routine venipuncture with proper training.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DFS Nurse Aide Registry Nurse Aide I/II

BLS Certification

Job description

• 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 or Nurse Aide II tasks (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II Tasks List).
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

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 or Nurse Aide II tasks (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II 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.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or with the applicable state Board of Nursing as a Nurse Aide II.
• 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.