Nurse Assistant II
About The Position
This is a part-time Nurse Assistant II position in the Critical Care unit at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with various aspects of patient care including admissions, transfers, discharges, and pre/post-operative care. The position also focuses on maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, ensuring effective communication, and performing special procedures as directed. The role requires providing age-appropriate care and taking initiative for professional growth.
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 (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
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
