Nurse Assistant II- Medical ICU

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

1d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Nurse Assistant II in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The role is part-time, per diem, with a minimum of one 12-hour shift per pay period. The Nurse Assistant II participates in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and pre/post-operative care. They are responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring clear communication, performing special procedures as directed, and providing age-appropriate care.

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 (BCSL) 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 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

• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED