Nurse Assistant I- General Medicine Unit- DAYS

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Nurse Assistant I for the General Medicine Unit. This full-time 12-hour day shift role supports nursing staff with patient care and treatments, delivering high standards of age-appropriate care under RN direction.

Requires NC Nurse Aide I completion and BCLS, plus a high school diploma or GED. Weekends/holidays rotate; benefits eligible within Advocate Health's Total Rewards program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of NC Nurse Aide I course required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists nursing staff with treatments and basic care.
• Delivers direct and indirect care per physician and nurse orders.
• Communicates patient information clearly to the team.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I course (NC)

BCLS certification

Job description

Department

34419 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: 10 Ardmore East Medicine

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

35.2

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Day shift, various days per week. Weekends and holidays required on a rotating basis.

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Nurse Assistant I, General Medicine Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Days, Winston-Salem

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

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.