Student Nurse Scholar/CNA - Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) 4T Medical/Oncology Unit PT Days

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a Student Nurse Scholar/CNA on the 4T Medical/Oncology Unit at Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). The role involves performing vital signs, assisting patients with daily living activities, maintaining patient safety, and supporting the nursing staff with various tasks. The position requires adherence to Nurse Aide I scope of practice and involves direct patient care. The schedule includes 24 hours per week, with specific weekend requirements over a 6-week period.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Currently in good standing in a Registered Nurse academic program.
• Current listing with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Services Nurse Aide I Registry prior to start date required.
• BLS required per policy guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum completion of first semester of Registered Nurse academic program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs and tasks, documents. Reports pertinent data, changes in patient conditions, and abnormal findings to the licensed nurse in a timely manner
• Performs bedside shift report and/or handoff communication
• Assists with quality improvement activities
• Performs patient safety observation duties such as ongoing monitoring and records behaviors of at-risk patients
• Assists patients with activities of daily living including personal hygiene care, oral care, toileting, ambulation, and eating
• Assists patients with mobility using appropriate safety measures. Transfer, position, turn, and lift patients using proper techniques, body mechanics, and equipment.
• Assists patients with dietary needs including setting up a food tray, feeding, and assisting with ordering or replacing a food tray or food item
• Measure, calculate, and record patient's intake and output, including meal percentages
• Assists in admission and transfer process by preparing patient room, gathering patient belongings, and orienting patient and family to new environment
• Maintains patient environment, equipment, and supplies in a clean and orderly condition
• Assists with clerical work including answering phones and call bells, entering data, and maintaining medical records
• Performs inventory checks, per shift and restocks or communicates the need to reorder as indicated
• Within scope, performs technical tasks, advanced skill sets, and other duties as assigned with appropriate training and competency
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).

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