Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med/Surg

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

22h

About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care on the 5 CC West Medical/Surgery unit under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports implementation of the nursing process, performs special procedures under RN direction, and helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, coworkers, and the facility. The CNA communicates patient information accurately and promptly and communicates professionally with care-team members, coworkers, patients, and families. Care must be appropriate to the age and developmental needs of the patients served. This is a full-time position on the night shift, with a weekend and holiday rotation. The unit has 10 beds. The listed pay range is $19.80–$29.70 per hour. A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a company sign-on bonus for another role within the past 24 months.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an applicable state-approved Nurse Aide I course.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to perform effectively amid frequent workload changes and competing demands.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of the nursing process.
Perform special procedures correctly under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, self, coworkers, and the facility.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with the team, coworkers, patients, and family members.
Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth, and development.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care according to the Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the patient groups served.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility for applicants who have not received a company sign-on bonus for another role within the past 24 months.
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.
Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.