Nurse Aide I, 5 West Med-Surg
About The Position
The Nurse Aide I works on 5 West Med-Surg at WakeMed Health & Hospitals, a 40-bed unit at the only full-service hospital in Cary, North Carolina. The role provides comprehensive care to patients and their families by implementing a plan of care, with a focus on patient safety, quality of care, and staff safety. The diverse patient population includes people receiving care for trauma-related injuries, bariatric surgery, total joint surgery, general surgery, neuro/spine surgery, and oncology. The unit describes a collaborative, teamwork-focused culture with strong leadership support and a Magnet-designated nursing environment. Resources include a charge nurse, ICU rounding nurse, clinical nurse specialist, hospitalist coverage, medical intensivist, and critical care advanced practice providers. The role includes self-scheduling, schedules released 6–8 weeks at a time three weeks in advance, and a 4–12 week orientation with a preceptor. Professional growth opportunities include specialty certifications and participation in system- and unit-level committees.
Requirements
- Nurse Aide I licensure is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical experience as a Nurse Aide is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive care to patients and their families through implementation of a plan of care.
- Participate in bedside shift reports and purposeful hourly rounding.
- Conduct multidisciplinary rounds related to discharge progress.
- Prioritize patient safety and quality outcomes.
- Participate in system- and unit-level committees, including Education, Quality/Practice, Work/Life, Falls Prevention, and Policy & Procedure.
Benefits
- Free parking at all campuses.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Six free mental health consultations through Lyra.
- MetLife pet insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- PDO covering vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Voluntary medical and daily expense insurance options.
- WakeWell Rewards and wellness programs.
- WakeMed Gives financial assistance, well-being initiatives, and education support.
- Childcare partnerships with KinderCare and Bright Horizons.
- Tuition and specialty certification reimbursement.
- Professional development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
