Nurse Assistant I - (NA) - Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. You will deliver direct care and assist with routine duties in a fast-paced hospital environment.

The role requires a State Approved Nurse Aide I course and BCLS, plus strong communication skills to coordinate with the care team, patients, and families. You will maintain a safe, therapeutic setting and provide age-appropriate care, contributing to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a State Approved Nurse Aide I course and BCLS required.
• Strong communication and ability to handle interruptions and changing demands.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Perform procedures correctly under RN supervision.
• Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Communicate to the team, patients and families in a professional manner.
• Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance and growth.
• Provide age/developmental appropriate patient care per guidelines.

Connaissances

Communication

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

State Approved Nurse Aide I

BCLS

Description du poste

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

• Completion of a applicable state 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