Nurse Assistant I, Pediatric Float Pool - Nights

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Retirement plans

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Pediatric Float Pool in Winston-Salem is seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant I to provide direct patient care across multiple pediatric units during night shifts. The role requires collaboration with RNs to implement the nursing process and ensure patient safety in a high-energy hospital environment.

You will support diverse pediatric patients, from NICU to ED, with a focus on communication, safety, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of State Approved Nurse Aide I course required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in direct patient care under RN supervision and delivers age-appropriate nursing care.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment and communicates patient information accurately and promptly.
• Demonstrates professionalism, initiative, and teamwork in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I course

BCLS certification

Job description

Department

34105 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool: Brenner Pediatric

Department

34105 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Float Pool: Brenner Pediatric

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

35.1

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Full Time, Nights 7p-7a

Pay Range

$19.80 - $29.70

Nursing Assistant I (NA I) - Peds Float Pool

Winston Salem, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

The Pediatric Float Pool is a highly skilled team of nurses who provide care across the entire children’s hospital, including the NICU, PICU, acute care, hematology/oncology, and pediatric emergency department. This team exemplifies adaptability, clinical excellence, and self-motivation—thriving in diverse care environments while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and quality. Members of the float pool demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and flexibility, seamlessly integrating into various units to support patient care needs. Their versatility and professionalism make them an essential part of the hospital’s pediatric care continuum.

We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of an applicable State Approved Nurse Aide I course required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.

What You’ll Do

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.