Nurse Assistant II

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational assistance

Retirement with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Aide II for Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology in Winston-Salem, NC. The role is full-time with a 7a-7p schedule and pays $20.80-$31.20 hourly. CNA certification and BCLS are required; RN supervision provided for direct patient care.

The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and quality patient care with opportunities for professional growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Completion of a Nurse Aide II course approved by the State Board of Nursing.
• Nursing student listed as Nurse Aide II and eligible for Nurse Aide II listing.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the nursing process by giving direct care under RN supervision.
• Maintains a safe physical environment and promotes fall precautions and safety measures.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Performs special procedures under the direction of the RN.
• Communicates with the team, patients and families in a professional manner.
• Shows initiative for professional growth and development.
• Delivers age-appropriate patient care per guidelines.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Excellent interpersonal skills

Handles workload changes efficiently

Education

Nurse Aide II course (state Board of Nursing approved)

Nursing student listed as Nurse Aide II

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Department:

37367 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Hematology/Oncology: 9 BCH

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

35.1

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7a-7p

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:

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:

• 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 acros