Nurse Assistant II, Intermediate Care Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Nights

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist & Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Assistant II for their Intermediate Care Unit. This full-time position involves providing essential nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses, ensuring high standards of patient care. The role includes assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges, while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. With a strong emphasis on communication and teamwork, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient well-being in a dynamic healthcare setting. Join a mission-driven team focused on improving health and advancing healing for all.

Benefits

Day 1 Health Coverage

Education Assistance

Retirement Contributions

Wellness Incentives

Qualifications

• Completion of a North Carolina Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide II course.
• Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care under RN supervision, assisting with admissions and discharges.
• Maintains a safe environment and promotes patient safety measures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Adaptability to workload changes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Completion of Nurse Aide II course

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is eligible for a $1500 Sign On Bonus if eligibility requirements are met!

Nurse Assistant II, Intermediate Care Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Nights, Winston-Salem

What We Offer

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Education Assistance: Up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid contributions to your retirement fund.
• Wellness: Access LiveWell incentives to earn rewards for physical, financial, and personal well-being.

Job Summary

Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments and basic nursing care to assigned patients. Follows physician and nursing orders to achieve high standards of age/developmental specific care.

Education/Experience

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

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

North Carolina Board of Nursing listing as a Nurse Aide II. Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service Regulation. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCSL) required.

Essential Functions

1. Participates in implementing the nursing process by providing direct care under the RN's supervision. Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and pre/post-operative care.
2. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment, promoting fall precautions and safety measures.
3. Ensures effective communication of patient information.
4. Performs special procedures correctly under RN supervision.
5. Communicates professionally with team members, patients, and families.
6. Assumes responsibility for personal performance and professional growth.
7. Provides age/developmental appropriate care according to guidelines.

Skills/Qualifications

Strong communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, adaptability to workload changes.

Work Environment

Contact with patients and families, potential exposure to infections, chemicals, and radiation, use of PPE, subject to interruptions and irregular hours.

Physical Requirements

Activities include standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, and lifting up to 100 lbs.

About Us

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, based in Winston-Salem, NC, part of Advocate Health, is a leading academic health system including a tertiary-care hospital, community hospitals, and medical school.

About the Team

Our mission is to improve health, elevate hope, and advance healing for all. We aim to be the first and best choice for care, creating a space where all belong, working as one, earning trust, innovating, and driving for excellence.