Nursing Assistant I

Atrium Health; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Nurse Assistant, where you can make a significant impact on patient care. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work nights at a leading medical center, providing essential support to patients and collaborating with nursing staff. You will engage in various responsibilities, including direct patient care, documentation, and maintaining a safe environment. With a focus on professional growth, the organization provides generous education reimbursement and wellness incentives, ensuring a rewarding career path. If you are passionate about healthcare and dedicated to patient well-being, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wellness Incentives

Education Reimbursement

Parental Benefits

Retirement Contributions

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of Nurse Aide I course and BLS certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with daily living activities.
• Record vital signs and maintain patient documentation.
• Ensure excellent customer service and teamwork.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course

BLS certification

Job description

High Point, NC, United States
Job ID: 144662
Job Family: Patient Care Support
Status: Full Time
Shift: Night
Detailed Shift and Schedule: Nights with every other weekend nights
Job Type: Regular
Department Name: 12511085230421-Nursing - Rehab Unit - Inpatient

Join our team at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and make a significant impact on patient care while advancing your career as a Nurse Assistant (Full-Time, Evenings) in a collaborative and dynamic academic learning healthcare environment!

Performs designated basic patient care and related nursing tasks to provide optimal/quality care consistent with Hospital mission and Nursing philosophy, goals, standards, and bylaws. Assists the Licensed Nurse in the implementation of nursing care in predictable, uncomplicated, and stable patient situations as directed.

Position Highlights:

• Shift Schedule:Nights 7p-7a
• Location: High Point Medical Center, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical

What We Offer:

• Wellness Incentives:Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
• Education Reimbursement:We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
• Parental Benefits:We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retirement:Secure your future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions, ensuring financial peace of mind.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course.
• BLS certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care:Provide direct patient care, maintain a safe environment, and assist with activities of daily living.
• Patient Information & Documentation:Record vital signs, fluid intake/output, and patient data. Collect specimens.
• Patient Dietary Assistance: Prepare, assist, and document patient meals.
• Patient Observation: :Observes and reports the patient's general appearance/behavior/response to basic care, procedures, and treatments
• Patient Transfer/Discharge: Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges. Provide patient mobility support.
• Patient Environment: Maintain unit cleanliness, manage supplies and equipment, and inspect patient charts.
• Call Lights:Respond to call lights promptly.
• Customer Focus:Ensures excellent customer service to patients including excellent communication, treating them in a caring manner, being timely regarding treatment and being professional in their care
• Teamwork & Support:Assist with patient care procedures, orientation, and unit coordination.
• Meetings & Updates:Attend unit meetings and continuing education programs.
• Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor and adhere to department rules and standards.
• Other Duties: Perform assigned tasks as directed by management.
  

Physical and Behavioral Requirements:

• Perform various physical tasks, including lifting and bending.
• Maintain visual acuity, sense of smell, and sense of touch.
• Effectively communicate with patients, family, and staff.
• Manage high-stress situations due to patient volume.