NA I, 9CC- Surgical Oncology - Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

9CC Surgical Oncology is a 40-bed inpatient unit specializing in post-operative care for adult patients undergoing colorectal, urologic, head and neck, and other complex oncologic surgeries. Nurses on this unit provide high-acuity care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support safe, efficient patient flow within the Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a North Carolina State-approved Nurse Aide I course.
• Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Service Regulation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist medical staff with patient preparation, examinations, and procedures, including patient interviews, data documentation, and vital signs monitoring.
• Participate in implementing the nursing process by providing direct care to patients under the guidance of an RN or LPN.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, ensuring cleanliness, restocking, and proper equipment setup.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information within the healthcare team.
• Collect and process specimens for diagnostic testing following policy guidelines.
• Accurately document all patient care provided in the medical record according to medical center policy.
• Maintain competency for point of care testing as assigned, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, colleagues, patients, and family members in a professional and positive manner.
• Take personal responsibility and initiative for professional growth and development.
• Provide age/developmentally appropriate patient care following guidelines for the clinical population served.
• Comply with Medical Center Infection Prevention policies to manage infectious materials using proper techniques, sanitization, chemical disinfection, surgical asepsis, and safe handling of biohazardous materials.
• Adhere to the Medical Center's mission, vision, values, and the philosophy of the Department of Nursing and Service Line standards in patient care.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• 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