Nurse Aide I – Surgical Unit Support

Atrium Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support patient care on site. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, vital signs, feeding, and mobility while maintaining clean rooms and safe surroundings.

The role includes reporting changes in patient status, guiding families, and handling light clerical tasks. Requires a high school diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I certification, and BLS per policy guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Nurse Aide I

Patient care

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I registry (DFS)

BLS certification

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Nurse Aide I to support patient care on site. You will assist with daily living activities, hygiene, vital signs, feeding, and mobility while maintaining clean rooms and safe surroundings.

The role includes reporting changes in patient status, guiding families, and handling light clerical tasks. Requires a high school diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I certification, and BLS per policy guidelines.