CNA - Atrium Health Mercy – 7N Surgery Orthopedics Unit PT

American Addiction Centers•Charlotte, NC

1d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position on the 7N Surgery Orthopedics Unit at Atrium Health Mercy. The role involves supporting patients with daily living activities, personal hygiene, and monitoring vital signs. The CNA will also assist with feeding, ambulation, maintaining room cleanliness, and observing patient conditions. Additionally, the position includes assisting with clerical tasks, managing supplies, and performing technical tasks as trained, such as administering ECGs and venipuncture, all within the scope of a Nurse Aide I.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required for new hires on or after 7/22/2018.
Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I.
BLS required per policy guidelines.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Must speak and understand English in good understandable terms.
Must have manual and finger dexterity.
Physical abilities testing required.

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, including 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 (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).
Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program