Nurse Assistant I (NA) & Unit Secretary - Med/Surg Unit A

Hugh Chatham Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Advocate Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant for the 34401 Lexington Medical Center - Med Surg Unit A in Lexington, NC. You will assist the RN with direct patient care, help implement the nursing plan, and contribute to a safe, healing environment.

Qualifications include a High school diploma or GED, Nurse Aide I, and BCLS certification. The role features three 12-hour night shifts weekly with weekend and holiday requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to handle frequent workload changes and competing demands.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Executes nursing procedures under RN direction.
• Maintains safe, therapeutic environment.
• Communicates patient information clearly with team.
• Shows initiative for performance and professional growth.
• Delivers age-appropriate care per guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department

34401 Lexington Medical Center - Nursing: Med Surg Unit A

Department

34401 Lexington Medical Center - Nursing: Med Surg Unit A

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

7p-7a, three 12-hr shifts per week, with weekend and holiday requirement.

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

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

• 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. 5. 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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of time spent performing the following activities: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

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.