Nurse Assistant I, Medical/Surgical Unit, Full-time 12 hr. Nights Position Available In [Unknown county], North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Nurse Assistant I position on the Medical/Surgical Unit, offering full-time 12-hour night shifts in Winston-Salem, involves providing direct and indirect care to patients under the guidance of the nursing staff. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, completion of a North Carolina State Approved Nurse Aide I course, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Responsibilities include implementing the nursing process, performing special procedures, ensuring patient safety, and effective communication with team members, patients, and families. Strong communication skills, adaptability to changing workloads, and basic computer proficiency are essential qualifications for this role. The work environment includes contact with various individuals, exposure to potential hazards, and irregular hours, requiring the use of personal protective equipment.
Job Description
This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus of $1500 if eligibility requirements are met! Nurse Assistant I, Medical/Surgical 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
