Nurse Assistant I, General Medicine Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Nights

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Winston-Salem as a Nurse Assistant I in the General Medicine Unit. This full-time position offers the chance to provide essential support to nursing staff while delivering high-quality care to patients. You will be responsible for assisting with treatments, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining effective communication with the healthcare team. With a focus on professional growth and development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive work environment and the opportunity to enhance your skills in a rewarding healthcare setting.

Benefits

$1500 Sign On Bonus

Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Aide I course required.
• BCLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients under RN supervision.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Skills

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 143137
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Status: Full Time
Shift: Night
Detailed Shift and Schedule: 1830-0700 (3) 12 hour shifts per week, with a 45 minute meal break. Every third weekend and some holidays are requirements.
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12531085030393-Nursing -10 Ardmore East Medicine

This position is eligible for a $1500 Sign On Bonus if eligibility requirements are met!

Nurse Assistant I, General Medicine Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Nights, 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