Nurse Aide I Plus 4

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

91d • $19 - $29

About The Position

The position is for a part-time Nurse Aide I at Carolinas Medical Center: Mercy, specifically in the 4N Cardiac unit. The role involves supporting patients with activities of daily living, assisting with personal hygiene, taking vital signs, and maintaining a clean environment for patients. The Nurse Aide will also perform clerical tasks, maintain inventory, and execute technical tasks as trained. The position requires a commitment to patient care and adherence to safety measures.

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.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support HealthCare Provider certification.
• Completion of Nurse Aide I+4 Course including E-learning and instructor-led skills practice.
• Validation of skills by an RN before performing independently.

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 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 tasks.
• Administers a 12-Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.
• Trained in additional tasks such as Nutrition Activities, Oxygen Therapy, Peripheral IV Fluids, Urinary Catheter, and Sterile Technique.

Benefits

• 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.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees