Nurse Aide I- Med/Surg- Night- AH Union

Advocate Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Monroe, NC is seeking a Nurse Aide I to assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and support safe, comfortable care. The role involves observing changes in condition, reporting them promptly, and helping with basic clerical tasks and orderliness of patient rooms.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, is listed as Nurse Aide I with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry, and holds BLS certification.

Qualifications

• New hires must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be listed as Nurse Aide I with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients with activities of daily living.
• Assists with personal hygiene and feeding.
• Takes vital signs and basic measurements.
• Observes and reports changes in patient conditions.
• Maintains patient rooms in a clean, orderly state.
• Performs duties per Nurse Aide I scope and tasks.

Skills

ADL assistance

Vital signs

Patient safety

Observation & reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blood pressure manometer

Stethoscope

Thermometer

PPE

Wheelchairs

Stretcher

Job description

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 applicable state 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.