Certified Nurse Assistant (NA I) - Progressive Care Unit - Wilkes PRN

Advocate Health • North Wilkesboro, NC

7d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Nurse Assistant I works in the Progressive Care Unit at Wilkes Medical Center on a PRN basis, with variable shifts as needed. Under the guidance of an RN or LPN, the assistant provides direct patient care and supports the nursing process. The role includes assisting medical staff with patient preparation, examinations, and procedures; documenting care and patient information; monitoring vital signs; preparing and maintaining examination rooms; handling specimens; and performing assigned point-of-care testing. The assistant communicates with patients, families, colleagues, and the broader healthcare team, provides age-appropriate care, and follows infection-prevention procedures and organizational standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a North Carolina State-approved Nurse Aide I course.
• Registration as a Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform effectively amid frequent workload changes and competing demands.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) may be required within one year in select areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff with patient preparation, examinations, and procedures, including patient interviews, data documentation, and vital signs monitoring.
• Participate in implementing the nursing process by providing direct patient care under the guidance of an RN or LPN.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including cleaning, restocking, and setting up equipment.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information within the healthcare team.
• Collect and process specimens for diagnostic testing according to policy guidelines.
• Document all patient care accurately in the medical record in accordance with medical center policy.
• Maintain competency for assigned point-of-care testing and comply with applicable policies and regulations.
• Communicate professionally and positively with the healthcare team, colleagues, patients, and family members.
• Take personal responsibility and initiative for professional growth and development.
• Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care according to guidelines for the clinical population served.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and use appropriate techniques for infectious materials, sanitization, chemical disinfection, surgical asepsis, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.
• Adhere to the Medical Center's mission, vision, values, and the Department of Nursing and Service Line standards in patient care.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate status and position.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED