Nurse Assistant I, Cardiology Stepdown Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Days

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Nurse Assistant I, Cardiology Stepdown Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Days

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Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 154715
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12531085030400-Nursing - 7 Reynolds Cardiology

Nurse Assistant I, 7 Reynolds, Cardiology Stepdown Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Days, Winston-Salem

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage:Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentives:Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Parental Benefits:Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Retirement:Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

JOB SUMMARY: Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients. Delivers direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmental specific care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN).
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
• Basic computer skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Contact with patients, family members, visitors, co-workers, and medical staff under wide variety of circumstances
• Regular exposure to blood-borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases
• Subject to multiple interruptions
• Occasional exposure to radiation hazards Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours Uses personal protective equipment