Patient Care Specialist I – Nursing Assistant

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support RNs in day-to-day patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility. You will document vital signs and intake/output in the EMR and participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision.

Responsibilities also include specimen collection, basic rounds, and maintaining equipment and stock. The role requires basic certification addenda and strong communication within a clinical team.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required to document in EMR.
• Excellent oral and written communication with patients and families.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities in a busy unit.
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care, including bathing, feeding, and hygiene.
• Measure and document vital signs and input/output in EMR.
• Perform purposeful rounds and communicate observations to RN.
• Participate in admission, transfer and discharge activities under RN supervision.
• Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork / collaboration

Education

GED or High School Equivalency

High School Diploma

Tools

EMR

Job description

Atrium Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support RNs in day-to-day patient care, including bathing, feeding, and mobility. You will document vital signs and intake/output in the EMR and participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision.

Responsibilities also include specimen collection, basic rounds, and maintaining equipment and stock. The role requires basic certification addenda and strong communication within a clinical team.