Nurse Aide I - Med/Surg - Days - AH Union
About The Position
The Nurse Aide I supports patients and residents with activities of daily living and personal hygiene, takes vital signs and height and weight measurements, and assists with feeding and ambulation according to established procedures. The role also helps maintain clean, orderly patient rooms; observes and reports changes in patient or resident conditions; orients patients and families to the unit; and instructs patients on safety measures. The position includes clerical and supply-related duties, such as answering phones, entering data, maintaining medical records, and keeping stock supply items in inventory. The Nurse Aide I performs tasks within the applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List and, with appropriate training, may perform technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture. The role serves patients across ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs. It requires physical abilities testing and the ability to perform a range of physical activities, including lifting and supporting up to 35 pounds. Access to protected health information is limited to what is reasonably necessary for the job and shared only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.
Requirements
- Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I.
- BLS certification required per policy guidelines.
- High school diploma or GED required for new hires on or after 7/22/2018.
- Must speak and understand English in understandable terms.
- Must have manual and finger dexterity.
- Must be able to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
- Must complete physical abilities testing.
Responsibilities
- Support patients and residents with activities of daily living.
- Assist patients and residents with personal hygiene.
- Take vital signs and measure height and weight.
- Feed and ambulate patients and residents according to specific procedures.
- Maintain patient and resident rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
- Observe and report changes in patient and resident conditions.
- Orient patients and families to the unit and instruct patients on safety measures.
- Perform 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 tasks established by the applicable state Board of Nursing.
- With appropriate training, perform technical tasks such as administering a 12-lead electrocardiogram and routine venipuncture.
- Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
