Nurse Assistant II - Labor & Delivery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Nurse Aide II for the Labor and Delivery unit at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina. This full-time position (35.1 hours per week) features 12-hour night shifts and requires a high school diploma or GED plus Nurse Aide II certification or active nursing student status.

Responsibilities include direct patient care under RN supervision, admissions and discharges support, maintaining a safe environment, and effective communication with the care team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and Nurse Aide II training or nursing student listed as Nurse Aide II.
• Knowledge of nursing processes and patient care guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the nursing process by giving direct patient care under RN direction.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, pre- and post-operative care.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment and promotes fall precautions and proper use of lift equipment.
• Ensures accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Performs specified procedures under RN supervision.
• Communicates effectively with team, patients and families.
• Demonstrates accountability for performance and professional growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Workload management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide II course or nursing student

Job description

Department

35005 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing: Labor and Delivery

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

35.1

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• 12hr Nightshifts

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

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.

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