Nurse Aide – Med Surg Float Pool – Full Time Days - AH Union

American Addiction Centers • Monroe, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Nurse Aide position within the Med Surg Float Pool at Atrium Health Union, requiring 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour day shifts (7a-7p) and every other weekend. The role requires willingness to float to Atrium Health Union, Union West, and Anson. Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed by the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The system serves nearly 6 million patients, engages in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as its academic core, and is recognized for expertise in various medical specialties. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, offering one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. The organization is committed to equitable care and provides over $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of an applicable state Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide II course or nursing student listed as a Nurse Aide II.
• Applicable state Board of Nursing listing as a Nurse Aide II.
• Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Service Regulation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, pre- and post-operative care.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic physical environment (i.e., hallways, utility rooms, par stock, kitchen, etc.) and minimizes risk of injury by promoting fall precautions, use of call bell, side rails, and other safety precautions, including the use of appropriate lift equipment environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN).
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and for professional growth and development.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED