Nurse Assistant II

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking a part-time Nurse Aide II to support critical care units during night shifts. The role involves direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, admissions and post-operative support, and maintaining a safe patient environment.

The ideal candidate holds a nurse aide credential with BCLS, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication and teamwork skills to adapt to varying workloads and urgent needs.

Qualifications

• Nurse Aide II listing with state board
• Registered as Nurse Aide I with state DHHS
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges and peri/post-operative care
• Maintain a safe environment and promote fall precautions
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information
• Perform specialized procedures under RN direction
• Communicate professionally with team, patients, and families

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide II course

Job description

Department

34527 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Critical Care: 4 Ardmore Neuro NSU

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

No

Hours Per Week

6

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Night shift

Pay Range

$20.80 - $31.20

Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of a applicable state Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide II course or nursing student listed as a Nurse Aide II.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

applicable state Board of Nursing listing as a Nurse Aide II. Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Service Regulation. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCSL) 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). Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, pre- and post-operative care.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic physical environment (i.e., hallways, utility rooms, par stock, kitchen, etc.) and minimizes risk of injury by promoting fall precautions, use of call bell, side rails, and other safety precautions, including the use of appropriate lift equipment environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN).
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for 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

Excellent interpersonal skills

Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands

Work Environment

Contact with patients and family members under wide variety of circumstances

Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases

Occasional exposure to radiation hazards

Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals

Subject to many interruptions

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Uses personal protective equipment

Physical Requirements

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20 lbs. maximum

50 lbs. maximum

100 lbs. maximum

Our CommitmenttoYou

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, andShort- 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.

Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients. Provides direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmental specific care.