Nurse Assistant I - Cardiology

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-time Nurse Assistant I position in Cardiology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Nursing Med Surg: 7. The role involves providing direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), performing special procedures, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and ensuring effective communication of patient information. The position requires age/developmental appropriate patient care and emphasizes personal responsibility for performance and professional growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Completion of a applicable state State Approved Nurse Aide I course required.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN).
Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.