Patient Care Technician & Vital Signs Specialist

Advocate Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Concord, NC is seeking a Nurse Aide I/II to support patients with daily living activities and provide essential nursing assistance. You will help with hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and basic clinical tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean patient rooms, accurately recording data, assisting with clerical duties, and following safety procedures. Prior certification and BLS are required, with ongoing compliance to state nursing guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or equivalent Nurse Aide II certification.
• BLS certified 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, entering data and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aide II Tasks List).
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Skills

Vital signs

Hygiene assistance

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nurse Aide I/II certification (state registry)

Tools

Blood pressure manometer

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Wheelchairs

Stretchers

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job description

Advocate Health in Concord, NC is seeking a Nurse Aide I/II to support patients with daily living activities and provide essential nursing assistance. You will help with hygiene, vital signs, mobility, and basic clinical tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean patient rooms, accurately recording data, assisting with clerical duties, and following safety procedures. Prior certification and BLS are required, with ongoing compliance to state nursing guidelines.