Patient Care Aide & Unit Secretary—ECG, Vitals & Clerical

Atrium Health; Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC is seeking a Nurse Aide II to assist patients with daily living activities and provide essential bedside care. You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene, and help with mobility while maintaining a safe, clean patient environment.

The role includes handling basic clerical tasks and observing patient conditions, with opportunities to perform ECG and venipuncture under supervision. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required for new hires.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide II.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.
• Maintains patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orients patients/families to unit and instructs patient on safety measures.
• Assists with clerical work such as answering phones, data entry and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
• Performs duties as outlined in Nurse Aide II Tasks List.
• Perfoms technical tasks with training such as ECG and venipuncture.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

12-Lead ECG

ADL assistance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide II certification

Tools

Stethoscope

Blood pressure monitor

Job description

Atrium Health in Lincolnton, NC is seeking a Nurse Aide II to assist patients with daily living activities and provide essential bedside care. You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene, and help with mobility while maintaining a safe, clean patient environment.

The role includes handling basic clerical tasks and observing patient conditions, with opportunities to perform ECG and venipuncture under supervision. BLS certification is required.