ELITE Scholar

American Addiction Centers•Albemarle, NC

3d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The ELITE Scholar position is a vital role within the healthcare team, focusing on direct patient care and support. This role involves performing essential patient care tasks, accurately documenting observations, and communicating critical information to the licensed nurse. The Scholar will also assist with patient safety, daily living activities, mobility, and dietary needs. Additionally, the position supports the maintenance of a clean and organized patient environment, assists with clerical duties, and performs inventory checks. The ELITE Scholar operates within the scope of Nurse Aide I tasks, requiring appropriate training and competency for assigned duties.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Currently in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program.
Current listing with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Services Nurse Aide I Registry prior to start date required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider card required.
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.
Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job.
Will share information only on a need to know basis for work purposes.
Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Nice To Haves

Minimum completion of first semester of Registered Nurse academic program preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs vital signs and tasks, documents.
Reports pertinent data, changes in inpatient conditions, and abnormal findings to the licensed nurse in a timely manner.
Performs bedside shift report and/or handoff communication.
Assists with quality improvement activities.
Performs patient safety observation duties such as ongoing monitoring and records behaviors of at-risk patients.
Assists patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene care, oral care, toileting, ambulation, and eating.
Assists patients with mobility using appropriate safety measures.
Transfer, position, turn, and lift patients using proper techniques, body mechanics, and equipment.
Assists patients with dietary needs including setting up a food tray, feeding, and assisting with ordering or replacing a food tray or food item.
Measure, calculate, and record patient's intake and output, including meal percentages.
Assists in admission and transfer process by preparing patient room, gathering patient belongings, and orienting patient and family to new environment.
Maintains patient environment, equipment, and supplies in a clean and orderly condition.
Assists with clerical work including answering phones and call bells, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
Performs inventory checks, per shift and restocks or communicates the need to reorder as indicated.
Within scope, performs technical tasks, advanced skill sets, and other duties as assigned with appropriate training and competency.
Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).

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