Nurse Assistant I, General Medicine Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Nights Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Provides assistance to the nursing staff on the General Medicine Unit during full-time 12-hour night shifts. Requires completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Responsibilities include delivering direct and indirect patient care, performing special procedures, and maintaining a safe environment. Strong communication and adaptability skills are essential in this role.
Job Description
This position is eligible for a $1500 Sign On Bonus if eligibility requirements are met! Nurse Assistant I, General Medicine Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Nights, Winston-Salem
JOB SUMMARY
Provides assistance to the nursing staff by rendering specific treatments in addition to basic nursing care to assigned patients. Delivers direct and indirect care following physician and nursing orders to achieve the highest standards of age/developmental specific care.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or
REGISTRATION
Completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Strong oral and written communication skills Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands Basic computer skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Contact with patients, family members, visitors, co-workers, and medical staff under wide variety of circumstances Regular exposure to blood-borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases Subject to multiple interruptions Occasional exposure to radiation hazards Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Occasionally subject to irregular hours Uses personal protective equipment
