Nurse Assistant I, Medical Intensive care Unit, Full-time Weekend Nights

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Assistant I for the Medical Intensive Care Unit. This full-time position requires providing essential nursing care and support to patients while collaborating with a skilled nursing team. The role involves implementing the nursing process, ensuring effective communication, and maintaining a therapeutic environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, adaptability to changing workloads, and a commitment to professional growth. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Adaptability to Workload Changes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Nurse Assistant I, Medical Intensive care Unit, Full-time Weekend 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:

1. Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
2. Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN).
3. Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
4. Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
5. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
6. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
7. 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