Nursing Assistant I (CNA) - Ortho Trauma 10RT
About The Position
This position is for a Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Ortho Trauma unit (10RT) at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The role is full-time, working three 12-hour day shifts per week with a weekend rotation. The Nursing Assistant will provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, perform special procedures, maintain a safe environment, and ensure effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role also emphasizes personal responsibility for performance and professional growth, providing age-appropriate care, and utilizing basic computer skills.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
