Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Neuro Stepdown

Advocate Health • High Point, NC

4d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I performs designated basic patient care and related nursing tasks to provide optimal, quality care consistent with the hospital’s mission and nursing philosophy, goals, standards, and bylaws. The role assists the Licensed Nurse in implementing nursing care in predictable, uncomplicated, and stable patient situations as directed.

Neuro-Telemetry (6 South) is a 36-bed progressive care and designated stroke unit serving patients with varied medical needs and diagnoses. This is a full-time position working three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend or four weekend shifts in a six-week schedule. The stated pay range is $19.80–$29.70.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a North Carolina Board of Nursing Aide I-approved training program or competency evaluation.
• Nurse Aide I registration with the Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients’ general appearance, behavior, responses to care and treatments, urine, stool, drainage, skin, intravenous therapy, equipment, vital signs, and behavior; report abnormalities or changes to the Licensed Nurse.
• Obtain and document vital signs, height and weight, fluid intake and output, and other required patient information; collect specimens as directed.
• Maintain a safe, organized patient-care environment; prioritize delegated care and consult the nurse when changes occur or assistance is needed.
• Assist patients with elimination, hygiene, comfort measures, and specified therapeutic measures; turn and reposition bedfast or incontinent patients every two hours and provide one-to-one monitoring as directed.
• Prepare patients for meals, assist with feeding, document food intake, distribute water and nourishment, and manage fluids as ordered or directed.
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge; safeguard personal belongings; help patients ambulate and transfer, using lifts as needed.
• Keep unit and patient-care areas clean and orderly; change and maintain linens; obtain or return supplies and equipment as requested.
• Answer call lights.
• Assist with pre-operative and post-operative care, perform skin preparations and surgical scrubs as needed, and provide post-mortem care as needed.
• Demonstrate initiative in assisting coworkers and completing patient-care and unit-maintenance tasks; complete assigned work and hand off relevant information to the oncoming Nursing Assistant.
• Provide professional, timely, caring communication and customer service to patients; represent the department positively to physicians, the hospital, and the community.
• Promote a positive work environment, attend and participate in at least 75% of unit staff meetings, complete required continuing education and mandatory programs, and stay current with hospital communications.
• Maintain professional working relationships, follow department rules, and practice teamwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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 may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other eligible circumstances; incentive pay is available for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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