Nurse Aide - Healthcare Tech - Stroke Neuro Med/Surg
About The Position
The Nurse Aide/Healthcare Technician works on Atrium Health Pineville’s 32-bed Stroke/Neuro Unit, which provides care for patients with neurological disorders, including stroke, seizures, and brain injuries, as well as telemetry and medical patients. The unit also has two Epileptic Monitoring Unit beds for seizure and epilepsy studies and monitoring. The role assists with patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and helps maintain a clean and safe patient environment. The teammate is expected to maintain clinical and professional competencies appropriate to the patient population served. The unit fosters a collaborative team environment focused on engagement, patient satisfaction, and continuous growth. Its Unit Professional Governance supports process improvement with input from department teammates. The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a schedule of 0700–1900. Compensation is listed at $19.80–$29.70 per hour. Physical abilities testing is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I or with the North Carolina Board of Nursing as a Nurse Aide II.
- BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
- Ability to speak and understand English in understandable terms.
- Manual and finger dexterity.
- Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Ability to perform the physical activities required, including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
- Physical abilities testing required.
- Knowledge of growth and development principles and skills appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Responsibilities
- Support patients with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
- Take vital signs and measure height and weight.
- Feed and ambulate patients according to specific procedures.
- Maintain patient rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observe and report changes in patient conditions.
- Orient patients and families to the unit and instruct patients on safety measures.
- Assist with clerical work, including answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
- Maintain stock supply items in inventory management.
- Perform duties within the scope of Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II tasks, as applicable.
- Perform technical tasks with appropriate training, such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture.
- Maintain clinical and professional competencies appropriate to the patient population served.
- Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
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 the teammate’s job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
