Nurse Assistant I, Trauma Unit. Full-time 12 hr. Days

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Winston-Salem is seeking a Nurse Assistant I for the Trauma Unit. This full-time role involves assisting nursing staff with patient care, ensuring safety, and maintaining effective communication. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and completion of a Nurse Aide I course. The position offers comprehensive health coverage and wellness incentives.

Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage

Wellness Incentives

Parental Benefits

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to nursing staff and delivers direct and indirect care.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.

Skills

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Winston Salem, NC, United States
Job ID: 157596
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Status: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12531085030404-Nursing - 9 Reynolds Tower

Nurse Assistant I, Trauma Unit. Full-time 12 hr. Days, Winston-Salem

What We Offer:

• Day 1 Health Coverage:Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentives:Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
• Parental Benefits:Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
• Retirement:Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions

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